activate
gb/ˈæktɪvˌeɪt/ us/ˈæktɪvˌeɪt/
B1
Inglese
~ 4400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
B1
action
1
Start something working
To make a machine, system, or process start working.
Schema d'uso:
to activate [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'activate' with 'open' when talking about starting services. For example, 'open my account' instead of 'activate my account'.
Sinonimi
start (More general; can apply to any activity, not just devices or systems.)
|
initiate (More formal; often used in technical or official contexts.)
Contrari
deactivate (Means to make something stop working or turn it off.)
|
disable (Means to make something unable to work.)
Collocazioni
activate an account
|activate a device
|activate the alarm
|activate software
|activate a feature
Temi
technology
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- You need to activate your new credit card before using it.
- The technician activated the security system remotely.
- Press this button to activate the machine.
- They activated the emergency protocol after the alarm went off.
Esempi per chi studia
- Please activate the phone before you use it.
- Press the button to activate the light.
- We need to activate the alarm at night.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
2
Trigger a process in science
To make a process in science begin or become stronger.
Schema d'uso:
to activate [a process/reaction/cell]
Sinonimi
stimulate (Often used in biology; suggests encouraging activity rather than simply starting it.)
Contrari
inhibit (Means to slow down or prevent a process from happening.)
Collocazioni
activate enzymes
|activate immune response
|activate a reaction
Temi
science
|medicine
|technology
Esempi
- This drug activates certain receptors in the brain.
- Heat activates the yeast, causing the dough to rise.
- The vaccine activates the body's immune system.
Esempi per chi studia
- The heat will activate the yeast.
- This medicine will activate your immune system.
- Light can activate some chemicals.
Grammatica
Forma base
activate
IPA
GB/ˈæktɪvˌeɪt/
US/ˈæktɪvˌeɪt/
Sillabe e accento
ac - tiv - ate (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ac)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: activate
- 3rd Person Singular: activates
- Present Participle: activating
- Past: activated
Famiglia di parole
Forms
activates
verb
activating
verb
activated
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
deactivation
noun
reactivation
noun
Espressioni
activate an account
1/ˈæktɪvˌeɪt ən əkˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
Enable an account for use
To make an online or bank account ready so you can use it.
Esempi
- You must activate your account before logging in for the first time.
- Follow the email link to activate your new account.
activate the alarm
1/ˈæktɪvˌeɪt ðə əlˈɑɹm/
fixed phrase
Turn on an alarm system
To make an alarm system start working or be ready to work.
Esempi
- Don't forget to activate the alarm before leaving the house.
- The guard activated the alarm when he saw movement on the cameras.