Activar (en. Activate)

/ak.tiˈβaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To put a machine, device, or system into operation.

You need to activate the program before using it.

Necesitas activar el programa antes de usarlo.

To stimulate or motivate someone to take action.

The coach tries to activate the players before the game.

El entrenador intenta activar a los jugadores antes del partido.

To turn on or initiate something, like a device.

I will activate the alarm before leaving.

Voy a activar la alarma antes de salir.

From Latin 'activare', derived from 'actus', which means 'action'.

activate an alarm

To turn on a security system that alerts about danger.

activar una alarma

activate a service

To start the operation of a service or system.

activar un servicio

activate airplane mode

To disable the connectivity of a device during a flight.

activar el modo avión

performance

The act of executing an action or role.

actuación

active

Having activity or action; being in operation.

activo

To set a plan or action in motion informally.

Let's activate the party and have everyone come!

Vamos a activar la fiesta y que todos vengan!

To start socializing or interacting with others in a festive context.

That person always knows how to activate the atmosphere.

Esa persona siempre sabe cómo activar el ambiente.