adj
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enabled
eh-NAYBLD
Enabled (adj) means Switched on or made active, especially referring to a device feature or setting. Example: “Make sure location services are enabled before you open the map.”
adj
1
Switched on or made active, especially referring to a device feature or setting.
"Make sure location services are enabled before you open the map."
"Once notifications are enabled, you will see a banner at the top of the screen."
"Check that Bluetooth is enabled before pairing."
2
Given the necessary ability or support to function.
"Staff feel enabled when managers give them proper training and trust."
"An enabled workforce can solve problems without waiting for approval."
"A well-enabled team can respond quickly to problems."
How to use enabled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurned on, or given what's needed to work.
Common pairings
enabled by default
wifi-enabled
app-enabled
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- more enabled
- Superlative
- most enabled
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What does “enabled” mean?
The word “enabled” means switched on or made active, especially referring to a device feature or setting. In plain terms, turned on, or given what's needed to work.
How do you pronounce “enabled”?
“Enabled” is pronounced eh-NAYBLD (/ɛnˈeɪbəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “enabled” in a sentence?
Here is “enabled” used in a sentence: “Check that Bluetooth is enabled before pairing.”
What is the opposite of “enabled”?
The opposite of “enabled” — its antonyms — is disabled.
What part of speech is “enabled”?
“Enabled” is an adjective.
Is “enabled” a common word?
“Enabled” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enabled” have?
“Enabled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: switched on or made active, especially referring to a device feature or setting.
What is the difference between "enabled" and "disabled"?
"Enabled" means switched on or made active, while "disabled" means switched off or made inactive. In device settings, a feature that is enabled is working, and one that is disabled is turned off.
When should you use "enabled" instead of "activated"?
"Enabled" and "activated" overlap when turning a feature on, but "enabled" also means given the necessary ability or support to function, not just switched on. You can enable a person to succeed, whereas "activated" is usually reserved for devices or systems.
What preposition follows "enabled"?
When "enabled" means given the ability to do something, it is typically followed by "to," as in "the grant enabled her to travel." In the technology sense it usually stands alone, as in "notifications are enabled."
Is "enabled" always a positive word?
Not always. "Enabled" usually means helpfully given the ability or support to function, but in some contexts it can suggest making harmful behaviour possible. The core meaning is simply making something possible or active.
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