verb🔗ShareDésactiver, rendre inactifTo make something inactive or no longer effective"The security system automatically deactivates when you enter the correct code. "Le système de sécurité se désactive automatiquement lorsque vous entrez le code correct.technologysciencemachineelectronicsactionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDésactiverTo prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)"The bleach deactivates the enzymes in the stain, making it disappear. "L'eau de Javel désactive les enzymes dans la tache, la faisant disparaître.biochemistrybiologymedicinefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre hors serviceTo remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service"The army deactivates soldiers when their tour of duty is complete. "L'armée met les soldats hors service lorsque leur période de service est terminée.militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading