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activating

/ˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæktəveɪtɪŋ/

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To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

Examples :

"The teacher is activating the students' interest in science by doing fun experiments. "

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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 classroom projector to show the students a video. "

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To render more reactive; excite.

Examples :

"The teacher was activating 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 coffee is activating my brain, making it easier to focus on work. "

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To render a substance radioactive.

Examples :

"The lab technician is activating the cobalt by bombarding it with neutrons. "

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To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.

Examples :

"The baker was activating the yeast by adding warm water to the dough, helping it rise faster. "

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

Examples :

"After entering the license key, I was able to start activating the software to unlock all its features. "

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To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.

Examples :

"The gardener is activating the compost by turning it regularly to help the vegetable scraps decompose faster. "

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To organize or create a military unit or station.

Examples :

"The army is activating a new medical unit to help with disaster relief efforts. "

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To bring a player back after an injury.

Examples :

"The coach decided to activate the injured player after a month of recovery. "