en·able 
/ɪˈneɪbəl/ verb
en·ables; en·abled; en·abling /ɪˈneɪbəl/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to make (someone or something) able to do or to be something
▪ The machine enables us to create copies without losing quality. ▪ The system enables students to access class materials online. ▪ These choices are part of what enabled the company to be successful.
b : to make (something) possible, practical, or easy
▪ a filing system that enables easy access to information ▪ The proposed tax will enable [=facilitate] the hiring of more police officers. 2 technical : to cause (a feature or capability of a computer) to be active or available for use
▪ Be sure to enable your computer's firewall. — often used in combination ▪ a wireless-enabled laptop [=a laptop that is able to send and receive wireless signals]
▪ The machine enables us to create copies without losing quality. ▪ The system enables students to access class materials online. ▪ These choices are part of what enabled the company to be successful.
b : to make (something) possible, practical, or easy
▪ a filing system that enables easy access to information ▪ The proposed tax will enable [=facilitate] the hiring of more police officers.
▪ Be sure to enable your computer's firewall. — often used in combination ▪ a wireless-enabled laptop [=a laptop that is able to send and receive wireless signals]
