Difference between revisions of "Activate"
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Latest revision as of 23:37, 12 December 2020
- Date: 1626
Definitions
- transitive verb
- 1. to make active or more active:
- (1) : to make (as molecules) reactive or more reactive
- (2) : to convert (as a provitamin) into a biologically active derivative
- b : to make (a substance) radioactive
- c : to treat (as carbon or alumina) so as to improve adsorptive properties
- d (1) : to set up or formally institute (as a military unit) with the necessary personnel and equipment
- (2) : to put (an individual or unit) on active duty
- intransitive verb
- 1. to become active