activation
noun/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,146 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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