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    Desactivo (en. Deactivated)

    /desak'tiβo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something stop functioning or being in use.
    I deactivated the alarm so I could enter the house.
    Desactive el alarma para que pueda entrar a la casa.
    To strip someone or something of activity or capability.
    The software deactivates automatically if not used for a while.
    El software se desactiva automáticamente si no se utiliza por un tiempo.
    To deactivate a function or installation.
    Deactivate notifications to avoid being interrupted.
    Desactiva las notificaciones para no ser interrumpido.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'activo' which comes from the Latin 'activus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deactivated
    State in which something has been disconnected or disabled.
    desactivado
    deactivated mode
    State in which a function is not operational.
    modo desactivado
    to deactivate an alert
    To remove or disable a notification.
    desactivar una alerta

    Related Words

    activated
    State in which something is operational.
    activado
    inactivate
    The act of making something inactive.
    inactivar

    Slang Meanings

    Not participating in a social activity.
    Today I am inactive, I don’t want to go out.
    Hoy estoy desactivo, no quiero salir.
    Being in a state of rest or tranquility.
    This weekend I’m going to unwind at the beach.
    El fin de semana me voy a desactivar en la playa.