English Reference
Noun

enabler

n. countable
C1 Advanced US /ɛˈneɪbəɫɝ/ UK /ɛnˈeɪblɐ/ en·abler UK spelling enablers

n.a person or thing that makes it possible for someone to do something. In a technical sense, it is a signal that starts a process or a tool that helps a system work.

n.a person or entity that facilitates the achievement of a specific goal or the execution of a process. In technical contexts, it refers to a signal or component that initiates an operation or allows a system to function.


SIMPLE

The new software is a powerful enabler for small businesses.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager acted as a key enabler by providing the team with the necessary resources and training to complete the project.

COMPLEX

In digital circuit design, a clock signal serves as the primary enabler, synchronizing the various logic gates to ensure data is processed in a predictable and sequential manner.

China’s biggest enablers in the “Great Transshipment Scam” include the European Union, Mexico, Canada, India, Japan and South Korea, the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy said in the report.

Al Jazeera· 14 Aug 2026
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Level C1 · Advanced
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