activated (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
Definition
Made or become active or operative.
Examples
The alarm was activated by the slightest movement.
Once the yeast is activated, it will start to bubble.
The new policy will be activated at the beginning of next month.
How to Use activated
- activate something (prepositional phrase)
- To make something active or operative. — "The coach activated the substitute in the second half."
- be activated by (prepositional phrase)
- To become active or operative due to a specific cause or trigger. — "The smoke detector is activated by heat."
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