activate
verb (used with object)
to make active; cause to function or act.
activates
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present tense formof activate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"And the catalyst only activates when glucose levels are too high."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Some radiators have a snowflake symbol on the valve that activates the frost protection setting, meaning that if the room gets very cold, the radiator warms slightly to stop the pipes from bursting.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
That is the level of dedication to this project, which becomes obvious once the ensemble activates their full powers.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
Although the model features 501 billion parameters, it only activates 23 billion parameters per query, giving users the advantage of a large, powerful model without the high computing costs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
At some point my shoes light up and the hover feature activates, so that I’m hanging upside down in midair.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
