Enabler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enabler is a noun meaning One who or that which helps something to happen.
Meaning
One who or that which helps something to happen.
More Meanings
- (psychotherapy) One who encourages a bad habit in another (typically drug addiction) by their behavior.
- One who gives someone else the power to behave in a certain way.
Example Sentences
The computer is an essential enabler of the conversation.
In business, due to the stigma of alcoholism, enablers have their jobs and incomes at stake if their boss's secret is uncovered.
The introduction of 33 bi-mode trains from 2023 will be an enabler for electrification of the Midland Main Line, claims East Midlands Railway Commercial Director Chris Wright.
“ [Donald J.] Trump wants to mothball billions of dollars in investment and cancel one of the best new sources of American-made, renewable energy,” Mr. [William] Tong said. “Trump and his enablers will own the resulting cost increases for ratepayers.”
Word Forms
- enablers
Synonyms for enabler
Depending on context, synonyms include abettor, accomplice.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include facilitator, enabling, facilitation, factor, empowerment, empowering.
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