verbπShareTo encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate."The teacher activated the students' interest in history by telling them exciting stories about ancient civilizations. "physiologymedicinebiologybiochemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable."The fire alarm was activated when someone burned popcorn in the microwave. "technologyelectronicsmachineactionsystemdevicetechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render more reactive; excite."The heat activated the glue, making it sticky enough to hold the pieces together. "energyactionprocessfunctionmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function."The alarm was activated when the door opened. "chemistrybiochemistrybiologyprocessfunctionenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render a substance radioactive."The lab technician activated the sample by bombarding it with neutrons, making it temporarily radioactive for the experiment. "energysubstancephysicschemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating."The heat activated the yeast, causing the dough to rise. "chemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock."After entering the license key, the demo version of the software was activated, unlocking all its features. "computingtechnologyinternetbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter."The compost bin was activated to speed up the breakdown of the vegetable scraps. "environmentbiologyagricultureprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo organize or create a military unit or station."The army activated a new base near the border. "militarygovernmentwarorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring a player back after an injury."After recovering from his knee injury, the team activated the star player for the upcoming game. "sportmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading