deaktivieren
Translation
to deactivate, to disable, to turn off
Examples
Bitte deaktivieren Sie Ihr Konto.
Please deactivate your account.
Der Virus wurde erfolgreich deaktiviert.
The virus was successfully deactivated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to deactivate (sth.) You have to deactivate the function.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausschalten (to switch off), abschalten (to turn off); Antonyms: aktivieren (to activate)
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (reversal) + 'aktiv' (active) + '-ieren' (verb suffix). Literally 'to make not active'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'deactivate'. The prefix 'de-' often signifies reversal or removal.