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activate

/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/

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To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

Examples :

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

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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. "

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To render more reactive; excite.

Examples :

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

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

Examples :

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

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To render a substance radioactive.

Examples :

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

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To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.

Examples :

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

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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. "

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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. "

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To organize or create a military unit or station.

Examples :

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

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To bring a player back after an injury.

Examples :

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