activate in German
activate in German is aktivieren, freischalten — activate means to make something start working or become active.
activate in German
aktivieren
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
freischalten
(transitive) To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
What does "activate" mean?
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verb To make something start working or become active.
"Press the button to activate the alarm system."
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verb To make a chemical or biological process more reactive or effective.
"Warm water helps activate the yeast in the dough."
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activate in a sentence
- Press the button to activate the alarm system.
- The new phone must be activated before you can make calls.
- Warm water helps activate the yeast in the dough.
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What is "activate" in German?
"activate" in German is aktivieren, freischalten. activate means: To make something start working or become active.
How do you use "activate" in a sentence?
Example: "Press the button to activate the alarm system." In German, "activate" is aktivieren, freischalten.
Are there other ways to say "activate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "activate": aktivieren, freischalten.
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