Definition of "habilitate" in English

adjective

1. (obsolete) Qualified or entitled.

verb

1. (transitive) To enable one to function in a given manner; to make one capable of performing a given function or of conducting something; to make one fit to fulfill a given purpose or competent to act within a particular role.

2. (intransitive) To qualify oneself, through a demonstration of ability, to function in a certain capacity or to act within a certain role.

3. In European institutions of higher education, to qualify as an instructor or professor, usually by defending a dissertation or similar project.

4. (US) To supply money to work a mine.