enable

• 动词，指使某事成为可能、可行或可运作，也指开启或激活某项功能。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something possible, feasible, or operational.

1. Make possibleB1formal

   To give someone or something the ability or means to do something.

   使能够

   • The new software enables users to edit videos easily.
   • Education enables people to improve their lives.
   • The grant enabled the team to continue their research.

   同义词allowauthorizeempowerentitleequipfacilitatelicensepermit

   反义词blockdisableimpedeinhibitpreventstop

2. Activate or allowB1formal

   To make a system, feature, or function available for use.

   启用或允许

   • Please enable the Wi-Fi on your device.
   • The administrator enabled access to the restricted files.
   • You need to enable notifications to receive updates.

   同义词activateallowauthorizepermitswitch onturn on

   反义词blockdeactivatedisablepreventstop