1 [with infinitive] give (someone) the authority or means to do something; make it possible for:the evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions make (something) possible:each of them has wheels to enable easy transportation the Department is leading the effort to enable a smooth and timely transition
2chiefly
Computing make (a device or system) operational; activate: you can enable compression or even virus scanning prior to backup (as adjective, in combination
-enabled)
adapted for use with the specified application or system:WAP-enabled mobile phones
