as in to kill
to cause to stop functioning
deactivate the machine carefully, or you'll risk an electric shock
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Recent Examples of deactivate
However, when the model recognizes a name or concept, this safety circuit can deactivate even if the model lacks detailed information about that entity.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Wolves, however, are immune to the prions, deactivating them through digestion.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
The member will deactivate audible and visual emergency warning equipment (emergency lights and sirens), resume a safe speed and comply with all traffic laws.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Wolves, however, are immune to the prions, deactivating them through digestion.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
The member will deactivate audible and visual emergency warning equipment (emergency lights and sirens), resume a safe speed and comply with all traffic laws.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deactivate
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After a preliminary investigation, authorities determined the father fatally stabbed his sons and wife before killing himself.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Navigating Pricing Complexity Pricing complexity can kill B2B growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Bailey had five drunken driving convictions between 1985 and 2015. 40 mph without braking Friends and family of the victims filled the courtroom at Wednesday’s hearing.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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Visibility was fine, braking was instantaneous and the feel of the wheel was sharp but not overly so.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In 2014, Russia shut off its gas supplies to Ukraine for months after annexing the Crimean Peninsula, causing economic and social disruption.—
Juzel Lloyd,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Apr. 2025
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Through four first-round games, Orlando has shut off the 3-point arc and limited the Boston supporting cast.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Deactivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deactivate. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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