activation
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- noun
- /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
- Specialized
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activación
- Weapon markers ready for activation.
- accidental activation
- activation fee
- activation code
Hey, I got to stop the sound activation.
- Hey, I got to stop the sound activation.
Examples
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"The sudden activation order from the governor's office had caught everyone by surprise.
Fiction book (1996) -
An additional six federal urban search-and-rescue task forces have been placed on alert for potential activation if required.
Blog text (13) -
I just sent through the activation command.
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Because you need an activation chip to fire that gun.
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The activation button is right there.
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Full laser-grid activation - in ten minutes.
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For the launch device to work, Cobalt needs the activation codes.
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We have activation of motion sensors on the western perimeter fence.
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Put all squadrons on standby for warhead activation.
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The technician confirmed the activation of the new software update on the device.
Synonyms
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A process that makes something start working or gain power
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
The smallest amount of energy atoms or molecules need to start a chemical reaction
- Specialized
The smallest amount of energy particles need to start a chemical reaction
How Ready
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Activation comes from the verb activate, which has the root act meaning 'do' or 'move'. So an activation of a device is like 'turning on' or 'arming' it, making it start to 'act' or become ready to work (or to be dangerous).