early 15c., "to make fit;" mid-15c., "to make able to," from en- (1) "make, put in" + able. Related: Enabled; enabling. An enabling act (1684) is so called because it empowers a body or person to take certain action.
The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain
This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street
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