deactivate
Translation
to deactivate, to disable
Examples
You must deactivate the alarm before entering.
You must deactivate the alarm before entering.
The soldier's key card was deactivated.
The soldier's key card was deactivated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) inactive You must deactivate the alarm before entering.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disable, turn off, shut down; Antonyms: activate, enable, turn on
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (opposite of) + 'activate'. It literally means to undo activation.
Memory Tips
'De-' means 'undo' or 'reverse'. So, to deactivate is to reverse activation.