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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But in five September appearances since his activation from the injured list, he gave up no runs and one hit in five innings, striking out nine of the 17 batters he faced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
In an earlier study, researchers at Leipzig University had already found that activation with AP503 also strengthens skeletal muscle.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
"We saw that there are two sides to this transition: loss of glandular genes and activation of cell programs that cause the identity to switch into stem cells," said Joshi Alumkal, M.D.,
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Perello also cited Dove’s on-site activation, which he said helps eventgoers feel put together despite the seasonal heat, with product touch-ups and cooling stations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
A second later I was pressing the activation button on her cuffs.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
