activate
Translation
to activate, to start, to enable
Examples
You need to activate the alarm system.
You need to activate the alarm system.
The new policy will activate change.
The new policy will activate change.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) start working You need to activate the alarm system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: start, trigger, initiate; Antonyms: deactivate, disable
Etymology
From Latin 'activus' (active), with the verb-forming suffix '-ate'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pressing an 'ACT' button to 'activate' something.