verb
reactivate
Reactivate (verb) means to make something active or operational again after it has been switched off or suspended. Example: “You can reactivate your account by logging in again.”
verb
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To make something active or operational again after it has been switched off or suspended.
"You can reactivate your account by logging in again."
"The old volcano suddenly reactivated after centuries of silence."
How to use reactivate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo switch something back on or bring it back into use.
Common pairings
reactivate an account
reactivate a subscription
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reactivates
- Past tense
- reactivated
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You can _____ your account by logging in again.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus "activate."
Rhymes for reactivate
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What does “reactivate” mean?
The word “reactivate” means to make something active or operational again after it has been switched off or suspended. In plain terms, to switch something back on or bring it back into use.
How do you use “reactivate” in a sentence?
Here is “reactivate” used in a sentence: “You can reactivate your account by logging in again.”
What part of speech is “reactivate”?
“Reactivate” is a verb.
What is the meaning of reactivate?
"reactivate" (verb) means to make something active or operational again after it has been switched off or suspended.
