activate

ˈæktɪˌveɪt
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Translation of activate into German

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Verb

tr.
1.

initiate process

cause a process to begin
  • The enzyme helps to activate the chemical reaction..Das Enzym hilft, die chemische Reaktion zu aktivieren.
2.

technology

start a device or system
  • Press the button to activate the alarm.Drücken Sie die Taste, um den Alarm zu aktivieren.
3.

computing

TECH.
remove software limitations
TECH.
  • You need a code to activate the software.Sie benötigen einen Code, um die Software zu aktivieren.
4.

chemistry

TECH.
make a substance reactive
TECH.
  • The catalyst will activate the chemical reaction.Der Katalysator wird die chemische Reaktion aktivieren.
5.

military

TECH.
organize a military unit
TECH.
  • They plan to activate the reserve troops.Sie planen, die Reservetruppen zu aktivieren.
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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
aktivierenv.

During classes, we frequently engage in movements that activate the lower body.

Während des Unterrichts führen wir häufig Bewegungen aus, die den Unterkörper aktivieren.

freischaltenv.

With the registration we will activate your personal test account immediately.

Mit der Anmeldung werden wir Ihnen umgehend Ihren persönlichen Testzugang freischalten.

einschaltenv.

You don't need to neither open an app nor activate the display.

Sie müssen dazu weder eine App öffnen, noch das Display einschalten.

auslösenv.

Voyager can activate an alarm if a user-defined parameter limit is exceeded.

Voyager kann einen Alarm auslösen, wenn eine benutzerdefinierte Parametergrenze überschritten wird.

betätigenv.

When in doubt, activate the big red button to stop everything immediately.

Im Zweifelsfall den Notaus betätigen, um alles sofort zu stoppen.

startenv.

The agreement makes it very clear that we cannot activate any campaigns yet.

Wartet. Der Vertrag besagt, dass wir noch keine Kampagne starten können.

anregenv.

It contains molecules that activate the skin's thermal receptors.

Es enthält Moleküle, die die thermischen Rezeptoren der Haut anregen.

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Other translations for activate:

  • mobilisierenv.
  • aufrufenv.
  • zündenv.
  • entsperrenv.

activate: Examples and translations in context

In moments of doubt, I activate my panic button for clarity.

In Momenten des Zweifels aktiviere ich meinen Panikknopf zur Klarheit.

They put a problem in a nutshell and activate the audience.

Sie bringen ein Problem auf den Punkt und aktivieren das Publikum.

This will activate the process and start breaking down the hull.

Das wird den Prozess aktivieren und die Hülle des Korns aufbrechen.

You'll have to get her phone, activate it manually.

Dann nehmen Sie ihr das Handy weg und aktivieren es manuell.

You activate the slider by clicking on one of the pictures.

Den Slider aktivieren Sie durch einen Klick auf eine der Aufnahmen.

The translator will activate this mode and then proofread each line.

Der Übersetzer aktiviert diesen Modus und prüft dann jede einzelne Zeile.

Once the account is created, you can activate the bonus.

Sobald das Konto angelegt ist, können Sie den Bonus aktivieren.

After a quick check we will activate your feedback immediately.

Nach einer kurzen Prüfung werden wir Dein Feedback direkt freischalten.

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