Added 9 October 2026
activate
/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ verb
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about activate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
activate the economy
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To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
The pranksters activated the fire alarm by spraying deodorant next to it.
- To render more reactive; excite.