Enabled: meaning, definitions and examples

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enabled

 

[ ɪˈneɪbəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technology

Having a particular feature or capability activated or in operation.

Synonyms

activated, functional, operational

Examples of usage

  • The enabled feature allows users to customize their experience.
  • Make sure the Wi-Fi is enabled on your device before trying to connect.
  • The app requires location services to be enabled for full functionality.

Translations

Translations of the word "enabled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilitado

🇮🇳 सक्षम

🇩🇪 aktiviert

🇮🇩 diaktifkan

🇺🇦 увімкнений

🇵🇱 włączony

🇯🇵 有効

🇫🇷 activé

🇪🇸 habilitado

🇹🇷 etkin

🇰🇷 사용 가능

🇸🇦 مفعل

🇨🇿 povolený

🇸🇰 povolený

🇨🇳 启用

🇸🇮 omogočeno

🇮🇸 virkjað

🇰🇿 қосылған

🇬🇪 ჩართული

🇦🇿 aktivləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 habilitado

Etymology

The word 'enabled' originated from the Middle English term 'enablen' which means to make possible or provide with the means. It has been used in the context of technology and capabilities to denote the activation or operation of a particular feature. The concept of enabling something has evolved with the advancement of technology and the increasing integration of digital capabilities into various aspects of life.

See also: enabling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,590, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.