activating
word · lemma: activate
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: activarPortuguese (BR): ativarPortuguese (PT): ativarChinese (Simplified): 激活 - 启动Chinese (Traditional): 啟動 - 啟用 - 激活Hindi: सक्रिय करनाArabic: تفعيلBengali: সক্রিয় করাRussian: активация - активироватьJapanese: 有効化する - 起動するVietnamese: kích hoạtKorean: 활성화하다Turkish: etkinleştirmekUrdu: فعال کرناIndonesian: mengaktifkan
Example Sentences
He is activating the alarm system now.
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She is activating her new phone.
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I accidentally started activating the voice assistant.
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The teacher is activating the projector for the lesson.
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They're activating all the new features with this update.
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Activating your account takes only a few minutes.
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