How to Pronounce "activates"
word
ˈæktəˌveɪts
AK-tuh-vayts
ˈæktɪvˌeɪts
AK-tiv-ayts
Definition
To make something start working or become active; to trigger a function or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæktəˌveɪts
British English
ˈæktɪvˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-tuh-vayts
UK
AK-tiv-ayts
Listen in Context
She activates the alarm every night before bed.
Pressing this button activates the machine.
The medicine activates quickly in the body.
Entering the wrong password three times activates security measures.