activation

• Substantivo que designa o processo de tornar algo ativo ou operacional, como estimular uma atividade biológica ou química, ativar um sistema ou colocar um dispositivo em estado de prontidão.

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.

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1. Stimulation of activityB2formal

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

   Ativação

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

   Sinônimosactuationarousalexcitationinitiationstimulation

   Antônimosdeactivationinhibitionsuppression

2. Energizing or making activeB2formal

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

   Ativação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarousalenergizingexcitationignitioninitiationstimulation

   Antônimosdeactivationdormancyinactivationquiescencesuppression

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

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

   Ativação (por exemplo, de uma bomba)

   • 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.

   Sinônimospriming

   Antônimosdeactivationdefusingdisarmament