enable

可能にする、できるようにする

人や物が何かをできるようにすること。

やさしい英語で： To make it possible for someone or something to do something.

• This tool enables faster communication.
• The ramp enabled her to enter the building.
• Will this software enable users to share files?

使い方： enable someone/something to do something (The grant enabled us to buy new equipment.)

類義語： allow, permit, facilitate

反対語： prevent

よく使う表現： enable someone to, enable access, enable communication

有効にする、オンにする

機能を使えるように設定をオンにすること。

やさしい英語で： To turn on a feature or function so that it can be used.

• Please enable notifications.
• I enabled the security feature yesterday.
• How do I enable automatic updates?

類義語： activate, turn on

反対語： disable

よく使う表現： enable notifications, enable bluetooth, enable a feature

助長する

助けたり言い訳をしたりして、人の有害な行動を続けさせること。

やさしい英語で： To let someone continue harmful behavior by helping them or making excuses for them.

• Her excuses enable his bad behavior.
• They enabled his addiction by giving him money.
• Are we helping her or enabling her drinking?

使い方： enable someone to do something (Paying his debts enabled him to keep gambling.)

類義語： encourage, support

よく使う表現： enable an addict, enable bad behavior, enable someone's addiction