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activate

/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/

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verb

Anregen, fördern

To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

Examples :

"The new school program activated students' interest in science. "

Das neue Schulprogramm hat das Interesse der Schüler an der Wissenschaft geweckt.

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Aktivieren, einschalten, in Gang setzen

To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

Examples :

"The teacher activated the projector to show the class a video. "

Der Lehrer aktivierte den Projektor, um der Klasse ein Video zu zeigen.

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verb

Aktivieren, in Gang setzen

To render more reactive; excite.

Examples :

"Adding salt to the water will activate the yeast, helping the bread rise. "

Salz zum Wasser zu geben, aktiviert die Hefe und lässt das Brot aufgehen.

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Aktivieren, in Gang setzen

To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.

Examples :

"The sunlight helps activate Vitamin D in your skin. "

Das Sonnenlicht hilft, Vitamin D in Ihrer Haut zu aktivieren.

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Radioaktiv machen

To render a substance radioactive.

Examples :

"The scientists used a neutron beam to activate the silver sample, making it briefly radioactive for their experiment. "

Die Wissenschaftler benutzten einen Neutronenstrahl, um die Silberprobe radioaktiv zu machen, wodurch sie für ihr Experiment kurzzeitig radioaktiv wurde.

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Auslösen, in Gang setzen

To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.

Examples :

"The scientist activated the catalyst to speed up the chemical reaction in the lab. "

Der Wissenschaftler setzte den Katalysator in Gang, um die chemische Reaktion im Labor zu beschleunigen.

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Freischalten, aktivieren

To remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock.

Examples :

"After entering the license key, you need to activate the software to unlock all its features. "

Nach der Eingabe des Lizenzschlüssels müssen Sie die Software aktivieren, um alle Funktionen freizuschalten.

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verb

Belüften

To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.

Examples :

"The farmer activated the compost bin to help speed up the decomposition of the vegetable scraps. "

Der Bauer belüftete den Kompostbehälter, um die Zersetzung der Gemüsereste zu beschleunigen.

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Aufstellen, bilden

To organize or create a military unit or station.

Examples :

"The army plans to activate a new base near the border next year. "

Die Armee plant, nächstes Jahr einen neuen Stützpunkt in der Nähe der Grenze aufzustellen.

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Wieder einsetzen, reaktivieren

To bring a player back after an injury.

Examples :

"The baseball team will activate their star pitcher from the injured list tomorrow. "

Das Baseballteam wird morgen seinen Star-Pitcher von der Verletztenliste wieder einsetzen.