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Activate
ˈaktɪveɪt
Activate definitions
verb
activate
activated
activates
activating
- make (something) active or operative
"fumes from cooking are enough to activate the alarm"
operate switch on turn on start start off start up set going get going trigger off trigger trip set in motion actuate initiate initialize energize animate- convert (a substance, molecule, etc.) into a reactive form
"a DNA-repair enzyme that is activated by visible light"
- make (a substance) radioactive
- call (a reserve military unit) into active service
"the governor has finally activated and deployed the National Guard"
- reinstate (a sports player) to a team, especially following an injury or suspension
"the veteran infielder might be activated prior to Monday's series opener"