activate

ˈæktɪˌveɪt
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Translation of activate from English into Spanish

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Verb

tr.
1.

initiate process

cause a process to begin
  • The enzyme helps to activate the chemical reaction..La enzima ayuda a activar la reacción química.
2.

technology

start a device or system
  • Press the button to activate the alarm.Presiona el botón para activar la alarma.
3.

computing

TECH.
remove software limitations
TECH.
  • You need a code to activate the software.Necesitas un código para activar el software.
4.

chemistry

TECH.
make a substance reactive
TECH.
  • The catalyst will activate the chemical reaction.El catalizador activará la reacción química.
5.

military

TECH.
organize a military unit
TECH.
  • They plan to activate the reserve troops.Planean activar las tropas de reserva.
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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
activarv.

The recipe called for warmed milk to help activate the yeast.

La receta pedía leche tibia para ayudar a activar la levadura.

activarsev.

The intelligence report warned that a sleeper cell might activate during the summit.

El informe de inteligencia advirtió que una célula durmiente podría activarse durante la cumbre.

habilitarv.

You can activate the service free of charge from the security section.

Este servicio lo puedes habilitar de forma gratuita desde el apartado de seguridad.

accionarv.

Once the desired depth is reached, activate the plug.

Una vez alcanzada la profundidad deseada, accionar el obturador.

encenderv.

You can activate or deactivate the alarm by pressing the button.

Puede encender o apagar la alarma pulsando el botón.

reactivarv.

Only you can activate it again using the display.

Para reactivar el sistema, vuelve a conectar el display.

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Other translations for activate:

  • iniciarv.
  • estimularv.
  • movilizarv.
  • desbloquearv.
  • provocarv.

activate: Examples and translations in context

In the event of a power outage, the generator will activate.

Si hay un corte de energía, el generador se activará.

Emergency alarms activate throughout the building at the touch of a switch.

Las alarmas de emergencia se activan en todo el edificio con solo apretar un botón.

The crew members activate the bow thruster for precise handling of the ship.

Los tripulantes activan la hélice de proa para un manejo preciso del barco.

His unique perspective helped activate her creative juices during the project discussion.

Su perspectiva única ayudó a activar la creatividad de ella durante la discusión del proyecto.

Three jokers scatter icons anywhere on the reels activate the feature.

Tres bufones scatters en cualquier parte de los tambores activan la función.

Use the mouse to move objects and activate the water pump.

Usa el ratón para mover objetos y activar la bomba de agua.

If the water is cooler, the yeast will not activate.

Si el agua está más fría, la levadura no se activará.

If this is not done, activate those groups by default.

Si no lo tiene claro, active todos los grupos por defecto.

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