verbπShareTo encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate."The smell of coffee activates my brain in the morning. "physiologybiologymedicinebiochemistryfunctionprocessactionbodyorganismenergyChat 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."Pressing the red button activates the emergency alarm. "systemtechnologymachinedeviceelectronicsactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render more reactive; excite."The teacher activates the students' interest in history by telling exciting stories. "actionprocessfunctionenergybiologychemistryphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function."The new fertilizer activates the soil, making the plants grow faster. "biochemistrybiologychemistryphysiologyfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo render a substance radioactive."The scientist's experiment activates the uranium sample, making it radioactive. "physicschemistryenergysubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating."Heating the solution activates the chemicals, making the cleaning process faster. "chemistryprocessscienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock."Entering the license key activates the software, removing the "demo" watermark. "computingtechnologyinternetutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter."The rotating arm in the compost bin activates the decaying leaves, helping them break down faster. "environmentbiologyagriculturescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo organize or create a military unit or station."The army activates a new base near the border. "militarygovernmentorganizationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring a player back after an injury."The baseball team activates the pitcher after he recovers from his shoulder injury. "sportmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
