American English
/ɪˈneɪ.bl̩/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
To make it possible for a person or thing to do something.
Enable is usually pronounced /ɪˈneɪ.bl̩/. You may also hear /ɛˈneɪ.bl̩/.
To make it possible for a person or thing to do something.
The new ramp enables wheelchair users to enter the building.
This app enables families to share photos easily.
After enable + person, use to before the next verb: enable people to work.
enable access to information · enable independent living · enable remote work
enable + someone/something + to + verb
enable + something + for + someone
To turn on a function, setting, or service so that it can be used.
Enable notifications to receive alerts.
You need to enable location services on your phone.
enable notifications · enable location services · enable two-factor authentication · enable a feature
enable + a function/setting
enable + something + on + a device
Drop the final e before -ing: enabling, not enableing.