1. causing someone to be unable to use part of their body properly or to learn normally
2. preventing something from working or functioning properly

1. present participle of disable: making someone unable to use part of their body properly
2. present participle of disable: turning off or making something unable to function

Examples

• The accident left him with a disabling injury to his spine.
• She suffers from a disabling condition that affects her mobility.
• The virus is disabling computers across the network.
• Disabling the alarm system requires a special code.
• The medication has disabling side effects.
• They are disabling the old equipment before installing new machines.
• The storm caused disabling damage to the power grid.