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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
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.
02
to stimulate or promote growth, activity, or action in something
Transitive: to activate a process or activity
03
(physics) to make a substance radioactive
Transitive: to activate a substance
Example
To activate the sample, the scientists placed it in a reactor.
Activating materials can help in studying their properties in a radioactive state.
Safety measures are important when activating substances to prevent exposure.
04
to add air to organic matter to speed up its breakdown process
Transitive: to activate sth
05
to process a substance to enhance its ability to absorb materials
Transitive: to activate a substance
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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