enable

present (v1)

enable

past (v2)

enabled

past participle (v3)

enabled

present participle

enabling

3rd person singular

enables

1. 1.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.

2. 2.To affirm; to make firm and strong.

3. 3.To qualify or approve for some role or position; to render sanction or authorization to; to confirm suitability for.

4. 4.To yield the opportunity or provide the possibility for something; to provide with means, opportunities, and the like.

   • Temperance gives Nature her full play, and enables her to exert herself in all her force and vigor.
   • During 1971-72, spare Type 4s on other regions enabled the whole class to be sidelined, with Class 43s going first.
   • Trainers of modern athletes monitor performance by using high tech equipment and biometric bodysuits with embedded sensors to enable detailed analysis of movement, balance, efficiency for athletic performance.

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