activated

• Descreve algo que foi posto em funcionamento ou tornado operante, frequentemente usado em contexto técnico ou científico.

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.

   Ativado

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

   Sinônimosengagedoperationaloperative

   Antônimosdisabledoffstopped

2. Chemically treatedC1formalscientific

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

   Ativado

   • 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.

   Antônimosneutralizedstabilized

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar algo em estado ativo, operacional ou funcional; também pode significar acionar um mecanismo, iniciar um processo ou tornar algo disponível para uso.

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.

   Ativar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosactuateenergizeinitiatestartswitch ontriggerturn on

   Antônimosdeactivatedisableshut offstopturn off

2. Trigger a process or reactionB2formalscientific

   To initiate a chemical, biological, or physical process.

   Ativar

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

   Sinônimosactuateexciteigniteinitiatekindleset offsparkstartstimulatetrigger

   Antônimosblockdeactivatehaltinhibitstopsuppress

3. Make someone more activeB2informal

   To cause someone to become more energetic or involved.

   Ativar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanimateenergizefire upgalvanizeinvigoratemotivaterousespurstimulatestir

   Antônimoscalmdeactivatepacifyquietsubdue