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enabled

en-AY-buhld/ɛnˈeɪbəld/UKe-NAY-buhld/ɛˈneɪbl̩d/

3 meanings of enabled

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  1. 1
    verb
    Past tense and past participle of enable. Use it for actions that already happened.

    The new tool enabled us to finish the work much faster.

    They enabled the alarm before leaving the house.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Switched on and ready to work, not turned off.

    Like a light switch that is turned on and ready to give light.

    The enabled setting lets the app send you alerts.

    Make sure the button is enabled before you tap it.

    Similaractive, on, operational

    Oppositedisabled, inactive, off

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  3. 3
    adjective
    Built or changed to work with a certain system or device.

    Like a toy that is built to work with one special remote control.

    These headphones are Bluetooth-enabled, so they link to your phone without any wires.

    This printer is enabled for wireless printing, so you can print from anywhere.

    Similarequipped, compatible

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enabled is a form of enable

enable, verb: To give someone the power or ability to do something. Full entry

Forms
enableenables he/she/itenabling -ing formenabled past tense, past participle
Spelling
enable → enabled: add -d

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