Activate

• 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