Disabling: meaning, definitions and examples
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disabling
[ dɪsˈeɪblɪŋ ]
computing
To make a system or feature inoperable or inactive, typically on a temporary basis.
Synonyms
deactivate, shut down, turn off
Examples of usage
- She disabled the firewall to allow the program to run smoothly.
- The technician disabled the auto-update function to prevent any issues.
general
To restrict or prevent something from happening or functioning.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bad weather disabled the flight schedule.
- His injury temporarily disabled him from playing sports.
disability
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
Synonyms
handicap, impairment, limitation
Examples of usage
- She has a disability that requires the use of a wheelchair.
- The government provides support for people with disabilities.
Translations
Translations of the word "disabling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desativação
🇮🇳 अक्षम करना
🇩🇪 Deaktivierung
🇮🇩 penonaktifan
🇺🇦 деактивація
🇵🇱 wyłączenie
🇯🇵 無効化
🇫🇷 désactivation
🇪🇸 desactivación
🇹🇷 devre dışı bırakma
🇰🇷 비활성화
🇸🇦 تعطيل
🇨🇿 deaktivace
🇸🇰 deaktivácia
🇨🇳 禁用
🇸🇮 onemogočanje
🇮🇸 óvirkni
🇰🇿 өшіру
🇬🇪 გამორთვა
🇦🇿 deaktivasiya
🇲🇽 desactivación
Word origin
The word 'disable' comes from the Old French word 'desabler', which means 'to render unable'. The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something inoperable or preventing it from functioning. Over time, 'disable' has evolved to also encompass the concept of physical or mental limitations in the form of disabilities.
See also: disability, disabled, disablement, disabler.