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to activate
01
to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working
Transitive: to activate a process or mechanism
Example
He activated the alarm system before leaving the house.
The technician activated the newly installed software on the computer.
She activated the sprinkler system to water the garden.
02
to stimulate or promote growth, activity, or action in something
Transitive: to activate a process or activity
Example
She activated her metabolism by exercising regularly.
The new policy activated the economy, leading to increased job creation.
The medication is designed to activate the immune system's response.
03
(physics) to make a substance radioactive
Transitive: to activate a substance
Example
Scientists can activate certain materials to make them radioactive for research purposes.
To activate the sample, the scientists placed it in a reactor.
Activating materials can help in studying their properties in a radioactive state.
04
to add air to organic matter to speed up its breakdown process
Transitive: to activate sth
Example
The farmer activated the manure heap with a tool designed to mix in air.
Activating the compost regularly helps speed up the decomposition process.
The machine was used to activate the organic material by pumping air into it.
05
to process a substance to enhance its ability to absorb materials
Transitive: to activate a substance
Example
The scientists activated the carbon to make it more effective in filtering water.
The process of activating carbon involves removing impurities to improve adsorption.
Before using it in the lab, they activated the carbon to ensure maximum efficiency.
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act
Verb
active
Adjective
activate
Verb
activated
Adjective
activating
Adjective
activating
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