1 : able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something — + of ▪ a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds ▪ Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet. ▪ He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.] ▪ I don't believe that she's capable of murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone] ▪ a storm capable of (causing) widespread destruction 2 [more capable; most capable] : skilled at doing something : able to do something well
▪ She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood. ▪ a capable student ▪ a very capable pilot ◊Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well.
▪ I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.
▪ She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood. ▪ a capable student ▪ a very capable pilot ◊Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well.
▪ I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.







