verbπShareTo render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling."The accident disabled her ability to walk for several months. "medicinebodyhumanconditionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury."Falling off the horse disabled him."medicinebodyconditionhumanabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device)."The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."technologyelectronicsmachinedevicetechnicalfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)"The disabled community organized a fundraising event for a new recreation center. "personbodymedicineconditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMade incapable of use or action."The faulty wiring in the old projector made the equipment disabled, so we couldn't use it in class. "medicineconditionbodyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a disability."My grandfather is disabled; he uses a wheelchair. "medicinebodyconditionabilityhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLegally disqualified."The student was disabled from participating in the field trip due to a medical condition. "lawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading