Disable (verb)

1. Make unable to perform a particular action or function.
2. Make (someone) unable to do something.
3. Prevent (something) from being used or operated.
4. To make someone or something unable to function in the normal way.
5. To deprive of the power of action or of effective use.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (in the sense "unfitness for service"): from french désabler, from des- (expressing reversal) + habile "able".

Examples:

1. The accident disabled him.
2. The software update disabled the security system.
3. The bomb blast disabled the building.
4. The disease disabled her from working.
5. The virus disabled the computer system.