Activating Meaning in English

word · lemma: activate

US

ˈæktəˌveɪtɪŋ

AK-tuh-vay-ting

UK

ˈæktɪvˌeɪtɪŋ

AK-tiv-ay-ting

Definition

Causing something to start working or making it active, such as turning on a device, function, or process.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in technical, scientific, or electronic contexts (e.g., 'activating a feature'). Less common in casual speech. Can refer to physical, chemical, or digital processes. Not to be confused with 'acting' or 'activity.'

• Spanish: activar
• Portuguese (BR): ativar
• Portuguese (PT): ativar
• Chinese (Simplified): 激活 - 启动
• Chinese (Traditional): 啟動 - 啟用 - 激活
• Hindi: सक्रिय करना
• Arabic: تفعيل
• Bengali: সক্রিয় করা
• Russian: активация - активировать
• Japanese: 有効化する - 起動する
• Vietnamese: kích hoạt
• Korean: 활성화하다
• Turkish: etkinleştirmek
• Urdu: فعال کرنا
• Indonesian: mengaktifkan

Example Sentences

He is activating the alarm system now.

basic

She is activating her new phone.

basic

The teacher is activating the projector for the lesson.

basic

They're activating all the new features with this update.

natural

I accidentally started activating the voice assistant.

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Activating your account takes only a few minutes.

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