How to Pronounce "deactivate"
word
ˌdiˈæktɪˌveɪt
dee-AK-ti-vayt
diːˈæktɪvˌeɪt
dee-AK-ti-vayt
Definition
To make something inactive or stop it from working, especially a device, system, or account.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdiˈæktɪˌveɪt
British English
diːˈæktɪvˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dee-AK-ti-vayt
UK
dee-AK-ti-vayt
Listen in Context
Please deactivate your alarm before entering.
You should deactivate your social media accounts if you don’t use them.
To save power, deactivate Bluetooth on your phone.
If you want to stop getting notifications, just deactivate them in your app settings.