That permits or allows to happen
“No reference is made to the provision of collateral warranties and an enabling clause must be added.”
Facilitating an event, action or occurrence
“This knowledge should inform our practice and provision, resulting in an enabling environment that secures the best opportunities for children.”
Giving vitality
The giving or delegation of power or privilege
The act by which something is eased
The (typically unintended) encouragement of bad behavior
Present participle for to give the authority to do something
“The judge issued a warrant to enable the detectives to conduct a search of the property.”
Present participle for to provide the means to do something
“The government hoped that reduced taxes would enable businesses to hire more staff.”
(computing, electronics) Present participle for to make operational
“Please enable Bluetooth on your computer to pair your fancy, newfangled headphones.”
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