Activate
Pronunciation: /ˈæktəˌveɪt/
Activate (verb)
- to make a machine or device start working.
- to start a process or action happening.
- to cause something to become active or effective.
Examples
- Press the button to activate the machine.
- You need to activate the alarm system before leaving.
Common collocations: activate the device, activate the alarm, activate the process, activate the system, activate the volunteers