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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Following the activation of the Wide Field Instrument in September, engineers began a comprehensive testing campaign to confirm that each component worked properly on its own and as part of the complete system.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
One response involves the excessive activation of CD8+ T cells, immune cells that normally help the body destroy infected or abnormal cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
"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
“Our review of Common Sense Media’s methodology shows that the bulk of their testing may have begun and concluded before activation of parental controls was complete, making their findings inaccurate,” the spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
It was a small metal cylinder, silver and black in color, with a red activation button on its side.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
