gerund / present participle
Making it possible for a person or thing to do something.
The new grant is enabling researchers to continue their work.
Enabling remote work is a major goal of the program.
American English
How to pronounce enabling
verb · adjectiveB2Common word
ihnAYblihng
/ɪnˈeɪ.blɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of enable
Making it possible for a person or thing to do something.
What to listen for
“Enabling” has its main stress in the middle: en-AY-bling.
Meanings & examples
participial adjective
Describing something that makes an action or result possible.
The new policy created an enabling environment for small businesses.
Enabling technology makes remote medical care possible.
gerund / present participle
Turning on a function, setting, or service so that it can be used.
Enabling notifications lets you see new messages.
The administrator is enabling two-factor authentication for all users.
Related words & forms
Drop the final e before -ing: enabling, not enableing.