activate
BrE /ˈæktɪveɪt/ AmE /ˈæktɪveɪt/
verb en → es
past activated pp activated ing activating
to make something start working or become active
activar, poner en marcha
- activate a system/device
Collocations activate an account · activate a service
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The new software will activate the security system.
El nuevo software activará el sistema de seguridad.
to make something effective or available for use
hacer efectivo, poner en vigor
- activate a feature/option
Collocations activate a discount · activate a membership
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The company will activate the new benefits next month.
La empresa pondrá en vigor los nuevos beneficios el próximo mes.
to make something more active or effective
estimular, activar
- activate a response/reaction
Collocations activate the immune system · activate brain cells
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The drug activates the body's natural defenses.
La droga activa las defensas naturales del cuerpo.
to make something start working or become active, especially in a technical context
activar, poner en marcha
- activate a device/system
Collocations activate a mobile phone · activate a computer program
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You need to activate your new SIM card.
Necesitas activar tu nueva tarjeta SIM.