activate

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (an device, machine, or system) to function or become active or operational.

  - "The technician activated the server after installing the new software."
  - "Press the power button to activate the laptop."
  - "The fire alarm was accidentally activated by a false alarm."

• Verb

  To make something effective or operative.

  - "The government activated a law to regulate the use of plastic bags."
  - "The new policy will be activated on the first of next month."
  - "The security system was activated after dark."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762564"

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Antonyms

deactivate , inactivate

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Synonyms

actuate , enable , get going , set going , set in motion , set off , spur , start , stimulate , trigger , turn on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with activate
animate , vaccinate , medicate , educate , innoculate

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Variants

List of all variants of activate that leads to same result
activate , activated , activates , activating , activation , activations , activator , activators

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Etymology

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From Old French activier, meaning to set in motion, from the Latin word activus, meaning active.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'activate' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In the video game 'Minecraft', players can 'activate' various blocks to create different effects, such as setting off redstone circuits or triggering water currents.

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Related Concepts

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1. activate function: In computer programming, an 'activate function' is a function that is automatically executed when a specific event occurs, such as when a button is clicked or a key is pressed.

2. activate record: In database management systems, an 'activate record' is the process of making a record available for use by the application.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'activate' is often used metaphorically to refer to the process of bringing something dormant or inactive to life or action. For example, in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, the characters are conditioned to be 'happy and docile' and are 'activated' for work when they turn eighteen.

How to Memorize "activate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'activate' as a switch being turned on or a button being pressed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'activate' with the idea of making something work or bringing it to life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Activate' stands for 'Awakening Inactive Things, Vitalizing And Creating Energy'.

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