Pronunciation: /ˈæk.təˌveɪt/
noun the act of making something active or operational
A1 I pressed the activate button to turn on the machine.
A2 The activate feature on my phone allows me to use voice commands.
B1 The activate option is located in the settings menu.
B2 You need to activate your account before you can access the full range of features.
C1 The activation process for the software is quite simple and straightforward.
C2 The activation of the emergency alarm system is triggered automatically in case of a fire.
verb to make something active or operational
A1 To activate the alarm, press the red button.
A2 In order to activate your account, you need to click on the link in the email.
B1 The new software update will activate additional features on your phone.
B2 You can activate the security system remotely using the app on your phone.
C1 The enzyme will activate the chemical reaction necessary for the experiment.
C2 The emergency protocol was activated as soon as the alarm sounded.
formal Please activate your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your email.
informal Hey, don't forget to activate your new phone after inserting the SIM card.
slang Dude, you gotta activate the cheat codes to unlock all the levels in the game.
figurative She was able to activate her inner strength and push through the difficult situation.
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