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to activate
01
to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working
02
make active or more active
03
(physics) to make a substance radioactive
04
aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
05
make more adsorptive
Example
The manager activated the emergency protocol to evacuate the building.
They are activating the emergency generator as we speak.
He activated the alarm system before leaving the house.
She activated the sprinkler system to water the garden.
The technician activated the newly installed software on the computer.
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