activation
noun/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,146 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making something start working or become active.
Example sentence
The activation of the new security system took place at midnight.
Synonyms & related words
- launch
- startup
- initiation
- triggering
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