activate

/ˈæktɪvˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈæktəˌveɪt/

to activate

MAIN VERB

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

synonyms : actuate

make active or more active

antonyms : inactivate

(physics) to make a substance radioactive

aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter

synonyms : aerate

make more adsorptive

Examples

1. I need to activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water before adding it to the bread dough.

2. Energy pod activated.

3. Energy pod activated.

4. Activate heat ray!