CEFR B1

activated

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: started, launched, triggered, energized

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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.

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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