dis|a|ble

dis|a|ble
dis|a|ble «dihs AY buhl», transitive verb, -bled, -bling.
1. to make unable; make unfit for use or action; cripple: »

A sprained ankle disabled the football player for three weeks. She was disabled by polio.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under cripple. (Cf. ↑cripple)
2. to disqualify legally.
3. to turn off or disconnect in order to stop (something) from working: »

disable the burglar alarm.


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