activation

• Существительное, обозначающее процесс приведения чего-либо в активное или рабочее состояние, например, стимуляция биологической или химической активности, активация системы или приведение устройства в боевую готовность.

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.

uncountable

1. Stimulation of activityB2formal

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

   Активация

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

   Synonymsactuationarousalexcitationinitiationstimulation

   Antonymsdeactivationinhibitionsuppression

2. Energizing or making activeB2formal

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

   Активация

   • 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.

   Synonymsarousalenergizingexcitationignitioninitiationstimulation

   Antonymsdeactivationdormancyinactivationquiescencesuppression

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

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

   Приведение в действие (например, бомбы)

   • 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.

   Synonymspriming

   Antonymsdeactivationdefusingdisarmament