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Activate Definition & Meaning

activate
verb
  1. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
  2. make active or more active; "activate an old file"
  3. make more adsorptive; "activate a metal"
  4. aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
  5. make (substances) radioactive

"Activate" in song lyrics

See how activate is used in real songs:

  • "Feelings activate"
    Aesop Rock f/ Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox) — Attention Span
  • "Iodine nitrate activate"
    Blackalicious — Chemical Calisthenics
  • "Wonder Twin powers activate"
    Rahzel — Carbon Copy (I Can't Stop)

Usage tips for "activate"

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Frequently asked questions

What does activate mean?
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" make active or more active; "activate an old file" make more adsorptive; "activate a metal" aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter make (substances) radioactive
What part of speech is activate?
Activate is a verb.
How many definitions does activate have?
Activate has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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