Deactivate
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːˈæktɪˌveɪt/
Deactivate (verb)
- To make a device or system stop working or not active anymore.
- To stop a process or action from continuing or functioning.
Examples
- You can deactivate the alarm at any time.
- They need to deactivate the software before uninstalling it.
Common collocations: deactivate a device, deactivate a feature, deactivate a process, deactivate an account