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to deactivate
01
to make something no longer active or functional
Intransitive
Transitive: to deactivate a system
Examples
The security system automatically deactivates after hours.
02
to remove military personnel from active service or duty
Transitive: to deactivate military personnel
Examples
The soldier was deactivated after completing his tour of duty.
03
to disable or turn off an account or profile on a digital platform or social media network
Transitive: to deactivate an online account
Examples
She decided to deactivate her social media profile for a break from online activity.
Lexical Tree
deactivate
activate
active
act
