activated

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été mis en action ou rendu fonctionnel, souvent utilisé dans un contexte technique ou scientifique.

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.

   activé

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

   Synonymesengagedoperationaloperative

   Antonymesdisabledoffstopped

2. Chemically treatedC1formalscientific

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

   activé (chimie)

   • 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.

   Antonymesneutralizedstabilized

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre quelque chose dans un état actif, opérationnel ou fonctionnel.

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.

   activer

   • 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.

   Synonymesactuateenergizeinitiatestartswitch ontriggerturn on

   Antonymesdeactivatedisableshut offstopturn off

2. Trigger a process or reactionB2formalscientific

   To initiate a chemical, biological, or physical process.

   Déclencher un processus ou une réaction

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

   Synonymesactuateexciteigniteinitiatekindleset offsparkstartstimulatetrigger

   Antonymesblockdeactivatehaltinhibitstopsuppress

3. Make someone more activeB2informal

   To cause someone to become more energetic or involved.

   rendre plus actif

   • 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.

   Synonymesanimateenergizefire upgalvanizeinvigoratemotivaterousespurstimulatestir

   Antonymescalmdeactivatepacifyquietsubdue