enable
B2Academic AWL-5Frequent NGSL-2UK /ɪˈneɪbl/US /ɪˈneɪbl/
Meaning
verb
to make it possible for somebody/something to do something
“This new programme will enable older people to study at college.”
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“[LAUGHTER] This liberating discovery enables me to proceed-- [LAUGHTER] --without any fear that I might inadvertently influence you to abandon promising careers in business, the law, or politics for the giddy delights”
📺 J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement SpeechLearn this word in the video →
“And it enabled our generation to design supergiant chips and ultimately the CPU.”
📺 Jensen Huang's Speech at CaltechLearn this word in the video →
“we do therefore Nintendo Revolution will be Wi-Fi enabled built in to every [Applause] system thank you and third even though the game experience enjoyed by by players will be far different”
📺 Satoru Iwata - Heart of a GamerLearn this word in the video →
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