enabled

American  

[en-ey-buhld] / ɛnˈeɪ bəld /

adjective

1. Digital Technology. equipped for a specified extended, peripheral, or premium use (used in combination): web-enabled cell phones.

   a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat;

   web-enabled cell phones.

2. noting or relating to a person living with a physical or mental disability who uses adaptive tools or assistive technology to engage in everyday activities and share public and private spaces with others.

   Enabled employees are granted reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3. nondisabled.

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Sensitive Note

See able-bodied.

Etymology

Origin of enabled

enable ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

While these systems have enabled global connectivity, they are running into growing challenges such as crowded radio frequencies, signal interference in busy indoor environments, and increasing energy demands as more devices come online.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

He instead argued that the speed at which commanders are now taking action is a "consequence of the increased efficiency" that Maven has enabled.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But they insisted that the platforms themselves negligently enabled this harm through faulty design of their services.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

There are thousands of robo-taxis operating in the U.S. and China, enabled by companies such as Waymo, Tesla, Pony.ai, and others.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

This enabled her to travel at tremendous speed even though it was getting dark and more dangerous.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner

Related Words

• empower
• facilitate
• implement
• permit
• set up