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Activate

/ˈæktəˌveɪt/
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(verb) To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

You must activate the software before you can use it again.
You can activate the lower trap with an over-the-shoulder bar raise.
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You need to ____ your new credit card before you can use it.

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