activated

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Betrieb gesetzt, eingeschaltet oder wirksam gemacht wurde; wird häufig im technischen oder wissenschaftlichen Kontext verwendet.

Describes something that has been made active or operational, often used in technical or scientific contexts.

1. Made active or operationalB2formal

   Put into operation or made ready for use.

   Aktiviert

   • The alarm system was activated at midnight.
   • The device is activated by pressing the red button.
   • Once activated, the software will run automatically.

   Synonymeengagedoperationaloperative

   Antonymedisabledoffstopped

2. Chemically treatedC1formalscientific

   Treated with a process to make it more reactive or absorbent.

   Aktiviert

   • Activated charcoal is used to filter impurities from water.
   • The lab uses activated carbon in its filtration system.
   • Activated alumina is effective for removing fluoride.

   Antonymeneutralizedstabilized

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in einen aktiven, betriebsbereiten oder funktionsfähigen Zustand zu bringen; auch: etwas in Gang setzen oder freischalten.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something active, operational, or functional.

1. Make something start workingB1formal

   To cause something to become operational or active.

   Aktivieren

   • Press the button to activate the alarm system.
   • You need to activate your account by clicking the link.
   • The device activates automatically when you open the lid.

   Synonymeactuateenergizeinitiatestartswitch ontriggerturn on

   Antonymedeactivatedisableshut offstopturn off

2. Trigger a process or reactionB2formalscientific

   To initiate a chemical, biological, or physical process.

   Aktivieren

   • The enzyme activates the reaction in the cell.
   • Sunlight activates the vitamin D production in your skin.
   • The catalyst activates the chemical transformation.

   Synonymeactuateexciteigniteinitiatekindleset offsparkstartstimulatetrigger

   Antonymeblockdeactivatehaltinhibitstopsuppress

3. Make someone more activeB2informal

   To cause someone to become more energetic or involved.

   Aktivieren

   • The coach's speech activated the team's motivation.
   • A good breakfast can activate your energy for the day.
   • The workshop activated the participants' creativity.

   Synonymeanimateenergizefire upgalvanizeinvigoratemotivaterousespurstimulatestir

   Antonymecalmdeactivatepacifyquietsubdue