Activate

/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make something active or operative.

You need to activate your account before you can log in.

To set in motion or to start a process.

The engineer will activate the machine to begin the production line.

To stimulate or trigger a function or operation.

Press this button to activate the alarm system.

To enable or turn on a capability or feature.

You should activate Bluetooth on your device to connect it to the speaker.

From Latin 'activare', meaning 'to make active'.

activate a device

To turn on or start functioning a gadget.

activate a project

To start an initiative or task.

activate a software

To make a software program operational.

activity

The state of being active; actions or movements.

active

Engaged in action; not inactive or dormant.

activation

The process of making something active.

To get something going or to hype it up.

Let's activate the party by turning up the music!

To energize or excite a situation.

We need to activate this meeting, it’s getting dull.