disable

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (obsolete) Lacking ability; unable.

verb

1. make unable to perform a certain action

- disable this command on your computer

Similar word(s): disenable, incapacitate

Definition categories: change, alter, modify

2. injure permanently

- He was disabled in a car accident

Similar word(s): handicap, incapacitate, invalid

Definition categories: body, injure, wound

Sentences with disable as a verb:

- Falling off the horse disabled him.

- The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.