activate

One entry found for activate.

Main Entry: ac·ti·vate
Pronunciation: 'ak-t&-"vAt
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -vat·ed; -vat·ing
transitive verb : to make active or more active : as a (1) : to make (as molecules) reactive or more reactive (2) : to convert (as a provitamin) into a biologically active derivative b : to make (a substance) radioactive c : to treat (as carbon or alumina) so as to improve adsorptive properties d (1) : to set up or formally institute (as a military unit) with the necessary personnel and equipment (2) : to put (an individual or unit) on active duty
intransitive verb : to become active
- ac·ti·va·tion /"ak-t&-'vA-sh&n/ noun
- ac·ti·va·tor /'ak-t&-"vA-t&r/ noun