past form and past participle
Made a machine, system, or feature stop working.
The technician disabled the alarm before testing it.
The camera was disabled during the meeting.
American English
How to pronounce disabled
verb · adjectiveB2Common word
dihSAYbld
/dɪˈseɪ.bl̩d̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of disable
Made a machine, system, or feature stop working.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Made an account or service unavailable for use, often temporarily.
The website disabled my account after several failed logins.
My account was disabled until I confirmed my identity.
past form and past participle
Made a person unable to use part of the body or do some activities, often because of an injury or illness.
The accident disabled him at age twenty-five.
A serious illness disabled her, but she continued teaching.
Good to know
This meaning is less common than the technology and account meanings.
adjective
Having a disability or health condition that limits some activities.
Disabled veterans can receive medical support.
The organization provides training for disabled adults.
Related words & forms
Drop the final e before -ing: disabling.