disabling
adjectiveUK /dɪsˈeɪblɪŋ/
US /dɪsˈeɪblɪŋ/
Something that makes a person or thing unable to work or move properly.
The storm caused a disabling blow to the old bridge.
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2. Making a machine or system stop working.
A disabling error shut down the whole computer network.
3. Turning off a feature or function on a device or app.
Disabling notifications helped her focus on her homework.
4. In law, making someone unable to do something legally, like holding a job.
The injury led to a disabling condition that changed his career.