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activate

Pronunciation: [ˈæktɪveɪt]

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Learn how to use activate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(verb) to make something start working. For example, when you turn on a computer or phone, you activate it.

Example

I activated my new phone by pressing the power button.

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I didn't activate my account, so I couldn't use the app.

Example

How do I activate the new software on my computer?

Context: “health”

(verb) to make something in your body work better or faster. This is like when you exercise to activate your muscles.

Example

Exercise helps to activate my energy levels throughout the day.

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Sitting too long can deactivate my muscles, making me feel tired.

Example

What activities can activate my brain in the morning?

Context: “science”

(verb) to start a chemical reaction or process. For example, adding heat can activate certain ingredients in a recipe.

Example

The heat activated the yeast, making the dough rise.

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Without the right temperature, the mixture didn't activate as expected.

Example

What do you need to activate the reaction in the experiment?

How to pronounce activate

Pronunciation: [ˈæktɪveɪt]

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