disable
verb (used with object)
to make unable or unfit; weaken or destroy the capability of; incapacitate.
is disabling
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present progressiveof disable (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Another common trick among these tankers is disabling the Automatic Identification System, which transmits data including the vessel's name, flag, position, speed or route.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025
Bragg, who grew up in Harlem, said his office needs to focus on "the truly violent activity that is disabling to many of our communities."
From Fox News ● Jan. 20, 2022
The one option Google does offer is disabling alerts if the Home app thinks you are “home,” and then turning them on when you’re away.
From The Verge ● Oct. 5, 2021
A third category where we sometimes see conservatorships are individuals with schizophrenia, which is disabling.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2021
If the constipation lasts longer than a few weeks, is associated with pain or weight loss, or is disabling, see your doctor.
From US News ● May 5, 2016
