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- DictionaryAc·ti·vate/ˈaktəˌvāt/
verb
- 1. make (something) active or operative: "fumes from cooking are enough to activate the alarm"
to make active; cause to function or act. Synonyms: start, actuate. Antonyms: halt, stop, check. Physics. to render more reactive; excite: to activate a molecule. to induce radioactivity. to aerate (sewage) in order to accelerate decomposition of impure organic matter by microorganisms. Chemistry.
May 7, 2017 · Definition of activate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of activate. verb. put in motion or move to act. synonyms: actuate, set off, spark, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip. see more. verb. make active or more active. “ activate an old file” see more. verb. aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter. synonyms: aerate. see more. verb.
the act of making something start or making it start working: The false activation of an alarm is a serious matter. You will be sent an account activation email. See. activate. Fewer examples. The accident was caused by the unneccessary activation of a fire extinguisher. A mayday call may result in the activation of a lifeboat.
3 days ago · activate in American English. (ˈæktəˌveɪt ) verb transitive Word forms: ˈactiˌvated or ˈactiˌvating. 1. to make active; cause to engage in activity. 2. to put (an inactive military unit) on an active status by assigning personnel, equipment, etc. to it. 3. to make radioactive.
1. to make active or capable of action. 2. (General Physics) physics to make radioactive. 3. (Chemistry) chem. a. to increase the rate of (a reaction) b. to treat (a substance, such as carbon or alumina) so as to increase powers of adsorption. 4. (Physiology) physiol to prepare by arousal (the body or one of its organs (e.g. the brain)) for action.
to render more reactive; excite: to activate a molecule. to induce radioactivity. to aerate (sewage) in order to accelerate decomposition of impure organic matter by microorganisms.
