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disable

intermediateB1

/dɪsˈeɪbəl/ · dis-a-ble

To make unable or incapable; to impair ability.

Meanings

verbformal

To make unable or incapable; to impair ability.

نااہل یا ناجائز بنانا؛ قابلیت کو متاثر کرنا۔

نا قابل

naqabil

Synonyms

incapacitateimpairparalyzeناتواں کرناکمزور کرنامحروم کرنا

Antonyms

enableempowerstrengthenقابل بناناتقویت دینامضبوط کرنا

Common Collocations

  • disable a feature
  • disable access

Example Sentences

Please disable the notifications on your phone.

براہ کرم اپنے فون پر نوٹیفکیشنز کو غیر فعال کریں۔

Barah karam apne phone par notifications ko ghair faal karein.

The new software allows you to disable certain functionalities.

یہ نیا سافٹ ویئر آپ کو کچھ فعالیتیں غیر فعال کرنے کی اجازت دیتا ہے۔

Yeh naya software aap ko kuch faalatein ghair faal karne ki ijaazat deta hai.

He was disabled in the accident.

وہ حادثے میں ناقابل ہوگیا۔

Woh haadse mein naqabil hogaya.

Easily Confused With

disenable:Disenable is a less common term that means to make unable, similar to disable, but not widely used.

Word Family

disability
nounمعذوری
disabled
adjectiveمعذور
disabling
nounغیر فعال کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'disable' as 'dis' (not) + 'able' (capable)

Imagine a computer screen with a button labeled 'disable' being pressed.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مدد نہ کرنے سے کچھ نہیں ہوتا

madad na karne se kuch nahi hota

Nothing happens by not helping.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "desabiler" — to make unable

First known use: 14th century

The word 'disable' comes from the Old French 'desabiler', which means to render unable. The modern usage has evolved to encompass a range of meanings in medical, legal, and everyday contexts.