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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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

    Related Words

    performance
    The act of executing an action or role.
    actuación
    active
    Having activity or action; being in operation.
    activo

    Slang Meanings

    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.