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enable in Dutch

enable in Dutch is in staat stellen, inschakelen, mogelijk maken — enable means to give someone the ability, means, or authority to do something.

enable in Dutch

in staat stellen
verb
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
inschakelen
verb
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
mogelijk maken
verb
To make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
in staat stellen
verb
To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.
activeren
verb
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
inschakelen
verb
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
toestaan
verb
(chiefly, electronics, computing) To activate, to make operational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

What does "enable" mean?

  1. verb To give someone the ability, means, or authority to do something.
    "A good pair of glasses enabled him to read the small print again."
  2. verb To activate a function, especially on a device or system.
    "You need to enable notifications in the settings before the app can alert you."
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enable in a sentence

  • A good pair of glasses enabled him to read the small print again.
  • The grant enabled her to finish her degree.
  • You need to enable notifications in the settings before the app can alert you.
  • Please enable the microphone, otherwise the others will not hear you on the call.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "enable" in Dutch?
"enable" in Dutch is in staat stellen, inschakelen, mogelijk maken. enable means: To give someone the ability, means, or authority to do something.
How do you use "enable" in a sentence?
Example: "A good pair of glasses enabled him to read the small print again." In Dutch, "enable" is in staat stellen, inschakelen, mogelijk maken.
Are there other ways to say "enable" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "enable": in staat stellen, inschakelen, mogelijk maken, activeren, toestaan.
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