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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to make something no longer active or functional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.
The company deactivated the software license due to non-payment.
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.
Following the mission, the unit was officially deactivated and sent home.
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.
They deactivated the account due to suspicious login attempts.
Lexical Tree
deactivate
activate
active
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