Meaning & use
activating
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Causing something to start working or become active (the present participle of 'activate').
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Activating the alarm system requires a four-digit code.
The enzyme works by activating a chain of chemical reactions.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'activus,' combined with the causative suffix '-ate,' meaning to make active.
Words with a similar meaning
triggeringinitiatingstarting
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Words with an opposite meaning
deactivatingdisabling
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