is enabled

[ɪz ɪˈneɪbəld]
verb phrase
está habilitado/ativado
1. to have the power, means, or opportunity to do something; to make something possible or able to function
This software feature is enabled by default.
Este recurso de software está ativado por padrão.
2. to give someone the authority, power, or capability to do something
The new policy is enabled by recent legislative changes.
A nova política é possibilitada por mudanças legislativas recentes.
3. in technology: to turn on or activate a function or setting
The camera is enabled on your device.
A câmera está habilitada no seu dispositivo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'habilitado' can mean both 'enabled' and 'qualified/authorized,' reflecting a broader sense of empowerment. In technology contexts, 'ativado' is increasingly preferred. The phrase is widely understood in both tech and general contexts across Portuguese-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
it's turned on; it's good to go
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is activatedis allowedis capableis empoweredis switched on
Antonyms / Antônimos
is disabledis deactivatedis preventedis blocked

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
está habilitado/está ativado
Both forms are commonly used; 'habilitado' emphasizes authorization/capability, 'ativado' emphasizes turning on
São Paulo
está ativado/habilitado
Preference for 'ativado' in tech contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tá ligado/habilitado
Informal 'tá ligado' (it's on) is used colloquially
Portugal
está ativado/habilitado
Slightly more formal; 'ativado' preferred in technical terminology

Related Words

enableenabledenablingcapabilityfunctionalityactivation

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable someone to do something
be enabled by circumstances
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