activation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Definition
The process of making something active or operative.
Examples
The activation of the alarm system is crucial for security.
Players need to complete the game's tutorial for the activation of new abilities.
The body's immune response involves the activation of specific cells.
How to Use activation
- activation energy (collocation)
- The minimum energy needed to start a chemical reaction. — "Catalysts work by lowering the activation energy."
- activation of (prepositional phrase)
- The process of making something active or operative, applied to a specific thing. — "The activation of the new policy will take effect next month."
- full activation (collocation)
- Complete or total activation. — "The device needs to be in full activation mode to function correctly."
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