activate — to make something start working or cause something to start having an effect
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something start working or cause something to start having an effect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæktɪveɪt/
Korean meaning: 활성화하다, 작동시키다, 가동하다
Korean pronunciation: 액-티-베이트 (강세: 액)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother finally learned how to activate her smartphone after accidentally calling the pizza place 12 times.
- The security system will activate automatically when you leave the building.
- He tried to activate his credit card, but kept pressing the microwave buttons instead of his phone.
activate
VERB//ˈæktɪveɪt//
to make something start working or cause something to start having an effect
He presses the switch to activate the machine.
Activation turned the system ACTIVE and ON within seconds.
Activate the system before it’s too late.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'activus' meaning 'active' or 'doing', derived from 'agere' meaning 'to do' or 'to drive'. The suffix '-ate' was added to form a verb meaning 'to make active'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother finally learned how to activate her smartphone after accidentally calling the pizza place 12 times.”
“The security system will activate automatically when you leave the building.”
“He tried to activate his credit card, but kept pressing the microwave buttons instead of his phone.”
“You need to activate your membership before you can access the premium features.”
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