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disable

The correct spelling is disable.

How to pronounce disable

[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]
verb

IPA: [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]

Say it like: Dis-abl-e

The correct spelling is disable. To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling. For example: "Falling off the horse disabled him."

Usage Examples

Falling off the horse disabled him.

The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
  2. 2.(chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
  3. 3.To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

adjective

  1. 1.Lacking ability; unable.

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