Disabling

Pronunciation: /dɪˈseɪbəl/

Disabling (verb)

  1. To make a device or function stop working.
  2. To cause someone to be unable to do something.
  3. To prevent access to a system or service.

Examples

  • You should disable the alarm before entering the building.
  • He disabled the phone's notifications during the meeting.

Common collocations: disable the alarm, disable notifications, disable someone from, temporarily disabled, disable access

Synonyms of Disabling

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Disabling

  • when discussing granting ability or power
  • when discussing turning on a function or system