Activation

Pronunciation: /ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/

Activation (noun)

  1. The process of making something start working or being used.
  2. The action of starting a process or function, often in a scientific context.
  3. The act of making something active or more active.

Examples

  • The activation of the alarm was immediate.
  • Activation of the device requires a password.

Common collocations: activation button, automatic activation, activation process, initiate activation, activation energy

Synonyms of Activation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Activation

  • When discussing the process of making something inactive.