How to pronounce“activate”in English
IPA/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
Syllablesac·ti·vate
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Definitions of “activate”
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verb
To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
“activate the economy”
verb
To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
“The pranksters activated the fire alarm by spraying deodorant next to it.”
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