activate
verb (used with object)
to make active; cause to function or act.
activating
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present participleof activate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Before activating my own Lightning Lane, I studied tutorials on Reddit and YouTube, where I learned that only suckers make a ride reservation and patiently wait for their designated time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In preclinical experiments, combining telmisartan with olaparib increased DNA damage inside cancer cells while also activating important immune defenses.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
More time is devoted to setting up the dramatic situation than to activating it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Karahan said earlier research has shown that activating a related pathway may help people with Alzheimer's remain more resistant to cognitive decline, even when significant plaque accumulation is present.
From Science Daily ● May 20, 2026
The first Stormbreakers would have already begun leaving the plant, and in less than twenty-four hours the prime minister would be activating them.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
