activate

CEFRB2

/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To make a device, system, or process start working.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

Examples

  • You can activate the lower trap with an over-the-shoulder bar raise.

  • You must activate the software before you can use it again.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To render more reactive; excite.

  2. To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

  3. To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.

More examples

In context

  • The pranksters activated the fire alarm by spraying deodorant next to it.

  • A new squadron was activated.

  • activate the economy

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Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

Press the red button to blank the emergency alarm system.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From active + -ate.