enable modification

[ɪˈneɪbəl ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
verb phrase
permitir modificação / habilitar modificação
1. to make it possible for someone to alter, change, or adjust something
The software update will enable modification of user settings directly from the dashboard.
A atualização de software permitirá a modificação das configurações do usuário diretamente do painel.
2. to provide the capability or access rights to make changes to a document, file, or system
Admin privileges enable modification of database records.
Os privilégios de administrador habilitam a modificação dos registros do banco de dados.
3. to activate or remove restrictions that allow alterations to be made
Click this button to enable modification mode in the editor.
Clique neste botão para habilitar o modo de modificação no editor.
This is primarily technical/IT terminology used across both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, it's common in software development, system administration, and corporate environments. The phrase reflects the digital culture's emphasis on user accessibility and permission-based systems. In Portugal, speakers may favor 'permitir alteração' as a more formal alternative.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
allow modificationpermit changefacilitate alterationactivate editingauthorize change
Antonyms / Antônimos
disable modificationprevent changerestrict editinglock downprohibit alteration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
permitir modificação / habilitar modificação
Most common usage in tech and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
liberar modificação
Common colloquial variant meaning to release or free up modification
São Paulo
ativar modificação / permitir edição
Technical usage prevalent in corporate and IT sectors
Portugal
permitir alteração / ativar edição
Portuguese preference for 'alteração' over 'modificação' in some contexts

Related Words

editaccess controlpermissionsauthorizationconfigurationcustomizationupdate

Related Idioms & Phrases

unlock the potential to modify
give the green light to change
open up for editing
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