Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

activate

verb
/ˈaktɪveɪt/
Definition
To make something active or operative.
Examples
  • Press the button to activate the machine.
  • She needs to activate her account before she can log in.
  • The software will activate automatically when installed.
Meaning
To trigger or start a process or function.
Synonyms
  • initiate
  • trigger
  • start
  • turn on