deactivate
verb/diˈæktɪveɪt/
Frequency rank: #13,429 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
To make something stop working or switch it off.
Example sentence
The technician will deactivate the alarm system before starting repairs.
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