deactivate
word
Definition
To make something inactive or stop it from working, especially a device, system, or account.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in technical or formal contexts, such as security systems or electronics. Common collocations: 'deactivate an account,' 'deactivate a bomb.' Not usually used for living things. Contrast with 'activate.'
Spanish: desactivar - deshabilitarPortuguese (BR): desativarPortuguese (PT): desativarChinese (Simplified): 禁用 - 关闭Chinese (Traditional): 停用 - 關閉Hindi: निष्क्रिय करना - बंद करनाArabic: إيقاف التشغيل - تعطيلBengali: নিষ্ক্রিয় করা - বন্ধ করাRussian: деактивировать - отключитьJapanese: 無効にする - 停止するVietnamese: hủy kích hoạt - vô hiệu hóaKorean: 비활성화하다 - 끄다Turkish: devre dışı bırakmak - etkisizleştirmekUrdu: غیر فعال کرناIndonesian: menonaktifkan - mematikan
Example Sentences
Please deactivate your alarm before entering.
basic
To save power, deactivate Bluetooth on your phone.
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They had to deactivate the security cameras for maintenance last night.
natural
Is it safe to deactivate the antivirus temporarily?
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You should deactivate your social media accounts if you don’t use them.
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If you want to stop getting notifications, just deactivate them in your app settings.
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