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activating

activating

1 3.6
A process that makes something start working or gain power
  • noun
translation icon : activación
  • Her speech on renewable energy focused on the activating methods used to boost public interest.
  • activating events
  • activating system
  • reticular activating

Examples

  • The activating event can be anything ranging from an email exchange to a goodnight kiss.

    Blog text (6)

  • The researchers supported previous studies showing that the ability to concentrate is based on the reticular activating system of the brain.

    Academic text (2000)

  • First, disturbed emotions will interfere with the execution and learning of such behaviors as noted above, and second, the client may be unable to change the aversive activating events.

    Academic text (1990)

  • There is a system in each of our brains called the Reticular Activating System, which basically causes unconscious consciousness and can greatly help with having a prosperity mindset.

    Blog text (16)

  • The brain's reticular activating system (RAS) filters out about 99% of the information that comes at us at any moment, allowing us to focus only on the important pieces of information.

    Academic text (2013)

  • According to RET theory, many (not all) problem drinkers first tend to bring about dysfunctional consequences (Cs), such as anxiety and depression, when unfortunate activating events or adversities (As) occur in their lives.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The process of activating the new software allows users to quickly access all its features.

  • The activating of the emergency alarm startled everyone in the building.

Synonyms

activation
vsactivating
  • Specialized
23 4.0

A process that makes part of a body or system start working

focuses on adding energy or making something active in general
actuation
vsactivating
  • Specialized
1 7.5

Making a machine or device operate

causes making active or giving energy rather than only moving a mechanism
energizing
vsactivating
1 4.1

An action that gives energy and makes someone feel more active

is a general process to cause activity not just boosting energy levels

Antonyms

deactivation
4 4.6

Making a device or system stop working, often by turning off its power

Compounds

activating agent
  • Specialized
6.7

A chemical used in a mining process with bubbles to make a certain mineral stick to the bubbles

reticular activating system
  • Specialized
6.7

Part of the brain that helps keep you awake and alert

How Active

energizing
  • Specialized
1 4.3
activating
1 3.6
stimulation
28 4.1

Surface Forms

activating singular
activatings plural

Morphology

activating = activate (transparent) = activate + ing

A standard gerund nominalization from the verb 'activate' meaning 'the process of making active', which is directly derivable by learners.

Etymology

Activating comes from the simple word act, which means 'to do' or 'move', and from active, which means 'full of energy'. So activating is the process of making something 'active' or giving it energy.