disable

désactiver, mettre hors service

Empêcher une machine, un système ou autre chose de fonctionner.

En anglais simple : To stop a machine, system, or other thing from working.

• They disabled the alarm.
• The storm disabled several power lines.
• A damaged cable can disable the whole system.

Synonymes : deactivate, put out of action

Contraires : enable, activate

Expressions courantes : disable an alarm, disable a system, disable a vehicle, disable a feature

handicaper

Causer une atteinte grave et durable aux capacités physiques ou mentales d’une personne.

En anglais simple : To cause serious lasting damage to a person’s physical or mental abilities.

• The injury disabled him permanently.
• The disease can disable people of any age.
• Several workers were disabled in the accident.

Synonymes : incapacitate

Expressions courantes : permanently disable someone, severely disable someone