Disables Meaning in English
word · lemma: disable
dɪˈseɪbəɫz
di-SAY-buhlz
dˌɪsˈeɪbəlz
di-SAY-buhlz
Definition
To make something unable to work, function, or be used; to turn something off or prevent someone from using it.
Usage & Nuances
Common in technical, IT, and medical contexts. Frequently used with 'features,' 'accounts,' and 'devices.' 'Disable' is more formal/neutral than 'turn off.' Not to be confused with 'unable' (which describes a person, not an action).
Spanish: inhabilita - desactivaPortuguese (BR): desabilita - desativaPortuguese (PT): desativa - desabilitaChinese (Simplified): 禁用 - 使失效Chinese (Traditional): 禁用 - 使失效Hindi: अक्षम करता है - निष्क्रिय करता हैArabic: يعطل - يوقفBengali: নিষ্ক্রিয় করে - অক্ষম করেRussian: отключает - деактивируетJapanese: 無効にするVietnamese: vô hiệu hóa - tắtKorean: 비활성화하다 - 사용을 중지하다Turkish: devre dışı bırakır - etkisizleştirirUrdu: غیر فعال کرتا ہےIndonesian: menonaktifkan - mematikan
Example Sentences
The teacher disables the projector after class.
basic
This app disables notifications at night.
basic
He disables the alarm before entering the house.
basic
Sometimes my phone disables Bluetooth to save battery.
natural
A security update disables some features until you restart your computer.
natural
If you enter the wrong password too many times, the system disables your account.
natural