activation

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, etwas in einen aktiven oder betriebsbereiten Zustand zu versetzen, z. B. die Stimulierung einer biologischen oder chemischen Aktivität, die Aktivierung eines Systems oder die Herstellung der Einsatzbereitschaft eines Geräts.

A noun referring to the process of making something active or operative, such as stimulating biological or chemical activity, energizing a system, or arming a device.

unzählbar

1. Stimulation of activityB2formal

   The process of making something active or operational, especially in biological or chemical contexts.

   Aktivierung

   • The activation of the enzyme requires a specific temperature.
   • Hormonal activation triggers various metabolic processes.
   • The activation of the immune system helps fight infections.

   Synonymeactuationarousalexcitationinitiationstimulation

   Antonymedeactivationinhibitionsuppression

2. Energizing or making activeB2formal

   The act of causing something to have energy and become active.

   Aktivierung

   • The activation of the device requires pressing the power button.
   • Physical exercise leads to the activation of muscle cells.
   • The activation of the alarm system woke everyone up.

   Synonymearousalenergizingexcitationignitioninitiationstimulation

   Antonymedeactivationdormancyinactivationquiescencesuppression

3. Making effective (e.g., a bomb)C1formal

   The process of making a device or mechanism ready for use or detonation.

   Aktivierung (z. B. einer Bombe)

   • The bomb's activation was triggered by a timer.
   • The activation of the explosive device was prevented by the security team.
   • Proper activation of the safety mechanism is crucial.

   Synonymepriming

   Antonymedeactivationdefusingdisarmament