In a sentence
Six example sentences with disable, each labelled with its topic.
A single misconfigured setting can disable the payment button entirely, leaving customers staring at a checkout page that ignores clicks.
Technology
One well timed frost spell will disable the boss's charge attack for six seconds, which is the whole strategy.
Gaming
A torn hamstring can disable a sprinter for an entire season, no matter how carefully the rehabilitation is staged.
Fitness
The zone defense disables the pick-and-roll almost entirely, forcing the guards to shoot over long arms.
Basketball
The bank disables a card after three failed PIN attempts, and a phone call is needed to restore it.
Finance
A switch on the camera disables the flash, which the museum guards check before letting anyone in.
Photography
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