activate

ˈæktɪˌveɪt
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Translation of activate from English into Dutch

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Verb

tr.
1.

initiate process

cause a process to begin
  • The enzyme helps to activate the chemical reaction.Het enzym helpt de chemische reactie te activeren
2.

technology

start a device or system
  • Press the button to activate the alarm.Druk op de knop om het alarm te activeren.
3.

computing

TECH.
remove software limitations
TECH.
  • You need a code to activate the software.Je hebt een code nodig om de software te activeren.
4.

chemistry

TECH.
make a substance reactive
TECH.
  • The catalyst will activate the chemical reaction.De katalysator zal de chemische reactie activeren.
5.

military

TECH.
organize a military unit
TECH.
  • They plan to activate the reserve troops.Ze zijn van plan om de reservetroepen te activeren.
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Synonyms and analogies of activate in English

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.

Translations of "activate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
activerenv.

You must click the option button to activate the saving feature.

Je moet op de keuzeknop klikken om de spaarfunctie te activeren.

inschakelenv.

Drivers should activate the hazard light if they need to stop unexpectedly.

Bestuurders moeten de alarmlichten inschakelen als ze onverwacht moeten stoppen.

schakelenv.

During the event, the backup generators were in standby mode, ready to activate.

Tijdens het evenement stonden de noodaggregaten in stand-bymodus, klaar om in te schakelen.

aanzettenv.

By entering your profile and areas of interest, you can activate alerts.

Door uw profiel en interesse-gebieden in te vullen, kunt u alerts aanzetten.

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Other translations for activate:

  • ontgrendelenv.
  • inzettenv.
  • vrijgevenv.

activate: Examples and translations in context

Give a quick yank on the ring to activate the mechanism.

Geef een korte ruk aan de ring om het mechanisme te activeren.

Make sure to press down the switch firmly for it to activate.

Zorg dat je de schakelaar stevig indrukt zodat hij wordt geactiveerd.

First, pull a lever to activate the mechanical arm.

Trek eerst aan de hendel om de mechanische arm te activeren.

You should validate your email address to activate the account.

Je moet je e-mailadres bevestigen om je account te activeren.

You can activate your loyalty card online to start earning rewards today.

U kunt uw klantenkaart online activeren om vanaf vandaag beloningen te sparen.

Staff explained how to activate the courtesy card at the front desk.

Het personeel legde bij de receptie uit hoe je de gastenpas moet activeren.

Our devices are primed to activate as soon as the signal is received.

Onze apparaten staan klaar om te activeren zodra het signaal binnenkomt.

Before the race, athletes warmed up with lunges to activate their muscles.

Voor de wedstrijd warmden de atleten op met lunges om hun spieren te activeren.

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