activate
/ˈæktɪveɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #3673 in the learning path
激活；启动
Definitions
v. Make a device, system, or process start working.
激活；启动
Example
Press this button to activate the outdoor lights.
按这个按钮就能打开室外的灯。
Smart sensors can activate ventilation systems automatically when indoor air quality falls below acceptable levels.
当室内空气质量降至可接受水平以下时，智能传感器可以自动启动通风系统。
Collocations
- activate an account
- activate an alarm
- activate a system
Word family
- activation (n.)
- active (adj.)
- deactivate (v.)
Synonyms
- trigger
- switch on
Antonyms
- deactivate
Usage tip
强调使设备或系统开始运作；反义词为deactivate。
FAQ
- What does activate mean?
- Make a device, system, or process start working.
- How is activate pronounced?
- UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/, US /ˈæktɪveɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
