verb🔗ShareTo encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate."The teacher is activating the students' interest in science by doing fun experiments. "physiologybiologymedicineactionprocessenergyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable."The teacher activated the classroom projector to show the students a video. "systemdevicemachineelectronicstechnologyactionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo render more reactive; excite."The teacher was activating the students' interest in history by telling exciting stories. "energychemistryphysicsactionprocessfunctiontechnologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function."The coffee is activating my brain, making it easier to focus on work. "chemistrybiologybiochemistryfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo render a substance radioactive."The lab technician is activating the cobalt by bombarding it with neutrons. "energyphysicschemistrysubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating."The baker was activating the yeast by adding warm water to the dough, helping it rise faster. "chemistryprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock."After entering the license key, I was able to start activating the software to unlock all its features. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter."The gardener is activating the compost by turning it regularly to help the vegetable scraps decompose faster. "environmentagriculturebiologyprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo organize or create a military unit or station."The army is activating a new medical unit to help with disaster relief efforts. "militarywargovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring a player back after an injury."The coach decided to activate the injured player after a month of recovery. "sportmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading