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activate

Pronunciation: /ˈaktɪveɪt/
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Definition of activate

verb

[with object]
  • make (something) active or operative:fumes from cooking are enough to activate the alarm
  • convert (a substance, molecule, etc.) into a reactive form: a DNA-repair enzyme that is activated by visible light (as adjective activated)activated chlorine

Derivatives

activation

Pronunciation: /-ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

activator

noun

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Definition of activate in the US English dictionary
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