activate
verb (used with object)
to make active; cause to function or act.
has activated
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present perfectof activate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Saudi Arabia built a pipeline to its western coast, which it has activated to divert some sales via the Red Sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
Mamdani said the city has activated emergency warming centers and a fleet of 20 vehicles staffed with healthcare professionals.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
Newsom has activated the National Guard to help handle that influx in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
On Monday Downing Street confirmed it has activated emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding in parts of northern England and the Midlands.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2024
“Something has activated the sentinels,” she said grimly.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
