Activate | Mean of activate in English Dictionary
/ˈæktəˌveɪt/
- Verb
- to make (something) active or more active: such as
- to cause (a device) to start working
- Touch the screen to activate the system.
- activate and then deactivate a mechanism
- A loud alarm was activated [=set off] when he opened the door.
- The camera is activated by pushing a button.
- The bomb was activated by remote control.
- to cause (a chemical reaction or natural process) to begin
- Sunlight activates a chemical reaction in the plant's leaves.
- vitamins that activate the growth of new cells
- to order (soldiers) to serve in a war
- The President has activated the reserves.
- activate the troops
- Our military unit was activated [=called into action] soon after the start of the war.
