disable
v. B1 Intermediate US //dɪˈseɪbəɫ// UK //dˌɪsˈeɪbəl// dis·able
v. to stop something from working or being used. You disable a feature when you turn it off so it does not run.
v. to render ineffective, inoperative, or unavailable. Transitive; typically used in technical contexts regarding systems, devices, or functions.
Please disable the alarm before you leave.
She disabled the pop-up ads to browse the website more easily.
The security protocol automatically disables user accounts after three consecutive failed login attempts, preventing unauthorized access.
From dis- + able.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.