Definition of activate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
initiate processcause a process to begin
- The enzyme helps to activate the chemical reaction..
2.
technologystart a device or system
- Press the button to activate the alarm.
3.
computingTECH. remove software limitationsTECH.
- You need a code to activate the software.
4.
chemistryTECH. make a substance reactiveTECH.
- The catalyst will activate the chemical reaction.
5.
militaryTECH. organize a military unitTECH.
- They plan to activate the reserve troops.
Origin of activate
Latin, activare (to make active)
Terms with activate included in their meaning
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activation
activate a device or system using a switch
activate device
cause a device or system to start operating by activating its controls
initiate
start or activate with a sudden movement
device control
activate or deactivate a device
activate device
turn on an electronic device using its power mechanism
device activation
activate electrical power to a device
safety
activate the fire alarm system
technology
activate a device or machine
mechanism
rotate a key to activate a mechanism
activate
press a button or key
technology
activate a device or system
technology
activate a mechanism or switch
activate
cause something to operate or function
process
start or activate a process or mechanism
emergency
activate a device to alert people to danger
safety
to activate an alarm to signal danger or a problem
weapons
quick to use or activate something, especially weapons
emergency
activate emergency sirens on a police vehicle
activation
activate something previously unused
activate
make something start working or functioning
weaponry
button to activate a weapon or device
action
start or activate with energy
activate function
hold down a key or button to activate a function
technology
enter a code to activate a service or product
Examples of activate in a sentence
The alarm will activate if there is a break-in. You need to activate the software before use. The technician will activate the new system remotely. Follow the instructions to activate your account. The technician will activate the new features remotely. Heat can activate the compound.
The enzyme will activate under specific conditions. The general decided to activate the new battalion. They will activate the unit next month.
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- French:activer, démarrer, ...
- German:aktivieren, einschalten, ...
- Italian:attivare, avviare, ...
- Spanish:activar, encender, ...
- Portuguese:ativar, ligar, ...
- Chinese:启动, 启用, ...
- Japanese:開始させる, 作動させる, ...
- Arabic:نَشَّطَ, شَغَّلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַפְעִיל, לְהַדְלִיק, ...
- Russian:активировать, включать, ...
- Ukrainian:активувати, запустити, ...
- Hindi:प्रक्रिया शुरू करना, शुरू करना, ...
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