Meaning of the word enabler in English

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enabler

US /ɪˈneɪ.blɚ/
UK /ɪˈneɪ.blər/

Noun

1.

a person who encourages or enables negative or self-destructive behavior in another, often unintentionally

Example:
His wife was an enabler, always making excuses for his drinking.
Parents who constantly bail out their adult children can be seen as enablers.
2.

a person or thing that makes something possible

Example:
Technology has been a great enabler for remote work.
Education is an important enabler of social mobility.
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