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Activate

verb
/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
Word Frequency: 3.5

Definitions

1.verbTo encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
2.verbTo put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
3.verbTo render more reactive; excite.
4.verbTo render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.
5.verbTo render a substance radioactive.
6.verbTo hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.
7.verbTo remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock.
8.verbTo aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.
9.verbTo organize or create a military unit or station.
10.verbTo bring a player back after an injury.

Synonyms

actuateenableget goingset goingset in motionset offspurstartstimulatetriggerturn ontouch off

Antonyms

deactivateinactivate

Rhymes With

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineate
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