(Usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something.
Having a strong healthy body.
Having the necessary means to accomplish a task.
1 However, the jet's auxiliary power unit was able to continue supplying power.
2 She said: 'You were able to ask Eelco every question you had.
3 However, most market participants are able to access open-outcry trading, Duffy said.
4 That means, however, being able to process gigabytes of data every second.
5 Perhaps within days or weeks we'll be able to understand new languages.
6 Small businesses often don't feel able to ask for more reasonable terms.
7 Armed with information, children are better able to report abuse to you.
8 They'll be able to address problems and advise the best way forward.
9 However, journalists have been able to operate without facing extreme government censorship.
10 I was also able to access images and documents without any problem.
11 It's different work, but it's great to be able to help out.
12 The company is no longer able to undertake work for the government.
13 The health officials said they were not able to confirm that attack.
14 However, companies would not be able to request its services, he added.
15 Is anyone able to help this young man by offering work experience?
16 They are able to solve the sovereign debt crisis, Mr Zhou said.
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