American English
/dɪˈseɪ.bl̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to make a machine, system, or feature stop working
Practice out loudto make a machine, system, or feature stop working
The technician disabled the alarm.
Disable the camera before you lend me the phone.
disable an alarm · disable a feature · disable security software
disable + a machine/system/feature
something + be + disabled
to stop an account or service from being used, often for a period of time
The site disabled my account after several failed payments.
Your account will stay disabled until you verify your identity.
disable an account · disable access · temporarily disable
disable + an account/service
an account/service + be + disabled
to make someone unable to use part of their body or to do some activities, often because of an injury or illness
The accident disabled him in his twenties.
The disease disabled her, but she continued teaching.
This use is less common than the technology meaning.
permanently disable someone · a disabling injury
disable + a person
a person + be + disabled
Drop the final e before -ing: disabling.