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activate

/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/

verb

Meaning

  • To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

  • To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

  • To render more reactive; excite.

  • To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.

  • To render a substance radioactive.

  • To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.

  • To remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock.

  • To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.

  • To organize or create a military unit or station.

  • To bring a player back after an injury.

Synonyms

actuate,
enable,
get going,
set going,
set in motion,
set off,
spur,
start,
stimulate,
trigger,
turn on