Desactivo (en. Deactivate)

/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.