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to deactivate
01
to make something no longer active or functional
Intransitive
Transitive: to deactivate a system
02
to remove military personnel from active service or duty
Transitive: to deactivate military personnel
03
to disable or turn off an account or profile on a digital platform or social media network
Transitive: to deactivate an online account
deactivate
v
activate
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active
adj
act
v
Example
The company deactivated the software license due to non-payment.
He deactivated his social media profiles for a digital detox.
The security system automatically deactivates after hours.
She deactivated the alarm before entering the building.
They deactivated the old account to prevent unauthorized access.
