activation

• Nom désignant le processus qui rend quelque chose actif ou opérationnel, par exemple la stimulation d'une activité biologique ou chimique, la mise en service d'un système ou le passage d'un dispositif en état de fonctionnement.

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.

indénombrable

1. Stimulation of activityB2formal

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

   Activation (stimulation de l'activité)

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

   Synonymesactuationarousalexcitationinitiationstimulation

   Antonymesdeactivationinhibitionsuppression

2. Energizing or making activeB2formal

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

   Activation (mise en activité)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarousalenergizingexcitationignitioninitiationstimulation

   Antonymesdeactivationdormancyinactivationquiescencesuppression

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

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

   Mise à feu (d'un explosif)

   • 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.

   Synonymespriming

   Antonymesdeactivationdefusingdisarmament