activates
|ac-ti-vates|
B2
/ˈæktɪˌveɪts/
(activate)
make active
Etymology
Etymology Information
'activate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'activare,' where 'act-' meant 'to do' and '-ivare' was a verb-forming suffix.
Historical Evolution
'activare' transformed into the French word 'activer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'activate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make active,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something active or operative.
The alarm activates when the door is opened.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Verb 2
third person singular form of 'activate'.
She activates the system every morning.
Last updated: 2025/05/01 03:21