activate
verb (used with object)
to make active; cause to function or act.
activation
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a word derived from
activate.
Example Sentences
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"Smart glasses should make their recording obvious -- for instance with bright LED lights, audio signals or voice activation cues, privacy-friendly smartphone notifications, or unique designs," Talus said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Under diabetic conditions, these cells show lower activation and reduced cytokine production.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned airlines that “recurrent missile and drone attacks, together with the activation of air-defense systems, create an increased risk of misidentification of civil aircraft.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
In pancreatic cancer models, vitamin D analogs were able to reverse the activation of cancer associated fibroblasts.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
I held the Beta Capsule high over my head and pressed its activation button.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
