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activates

/ˈæktɪveɪts/

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To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

Examples :

"The smell of coffee activates my brain in the morning. "

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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 :

"Pressing the red button activates the emergency alarm. "

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To render more reactive; excite.

Examples :

"The teacher activates the students' interest in history by telling exciting stories. "

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

Examples :

"The new fertilizer activates the soil, making the plants grow faster. "

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To render a substance radioactive.

Examples :

"The scientist's experiment activates the uranium sample, making it radioactive. "

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To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.

Examples :

"Heating the solution activates the chemicals, making the cleaning process faster. "

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

Examples :

"Entering the license key activates the software, removing the "demo" watermark. "

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To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.

Examples :

"The rotating arm in the compost bin activates the decaying leaves, helping them break down faster. "

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To organize or create a military unit or station.

Examples :

"The army activates a new base near the border. "

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To bring a player back after an injury.

Examples :

"The baseball team activates the pitcher after he recovers from his shoulder injury. "