Deactivate

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːˈæktɪˌveɪt/

Deactivate (verb)

  1. To make a device or system stop working or not active anymore.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Deactivate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Deactivate

  • To activate is to make something operational.
  • To enable is to allow something to function.