deactivate
verb (used with object)
to cause to be inactive; remove the effectiveness of.
deactivated
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past participleof deactivate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof deactivate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
deactivateverb (used with object)to cause to be inactive; remove the effectiveness of.
Example Sentences
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Klein similarly reported that her credential had been deactivated, while Politico said Haslett’s badge was confiscated.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
CNN reporter Betsy Klein said a Secret Service agent told her her badge had been deactivated.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
When the gene was deactivated in older worker bees, the insects began caring for the queen again.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Since 2019, 4.4 gigawatts of power have been deactivated, while 2.9 gigawatts have been added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Her body had been deactivated as completely as her metal dogs had.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
