disable

[/dɪˈseɪbəl/]

verb

desabilitar

1. to make something unable to function or operate

The virus disabled the computer's security system.

O vírus desabilitou o sistema de segurança do computador.

2. to deprive someone of physical or mental ability; to make someone incapable

The injury disabled him for several months.

A lesão o incapacitou por vários meses.

3. to legally disqualify or deprive someone of rights or abilities

He was disabled from holding public office.

Ele foi impedido de ocupar cargo público.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

desabilitar

Most common in technical contexts

General Brazilian

incapacitar

Used for physical or mental incapacity

Portugal

desativar

Commonly used for disabling functions or devices

Portugal

invalidar

Used in legal or formal contexts

disable someone from doing something

disabled person / disabled individual

disable access to something

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