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activate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæktəveɪt/ · UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/

Forms: activates, activating, activated

activate means: To make something start working or become ready for use.

verb

MAKE ACTIVEB2

To make something start working or become ready for use.

  • Please activate your new card.
  • I activated my account yesterday.
  • This code will activate the software.

Similar words: enable, turn on

Opposites: deactivate

Common phrases: activate something, activate an account, activate a card, activate an alarm

STIMULATE ACTIVITYC1

To encourage something to develop or become more active.

  • The treatment activates immune cells.
  • These exercises activate different parts of the brain.
  • New investment could activate growth in the region.

Similar words: stimulate

Opposites: inhibit

Common phrases: activate growth, activate the economy, activate immune cells

Questions about activate

What does activate mean?

To make something start working or become ready for use.

What is activate in other languages?

Türkçe: etkinleştirmek · Español: activar · Français: activer · Deutsch: aktivieren · Italiano: attivare · 日本語: 有効にする

How do you pronounce activate?

In American English /ˈæktəveɪt/; in British English /ˈæktɪveɪt/.

How do you use activate in a sentence?

Please activate your new card. I activated my account yesterday.

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