deactivation
noun/diˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,497 most common English word
Meaning
the process of making something inactive or no longer operational.
Example sentence
The technician completed the deactivation of the old security system before installing the new one.
Synonyms & related words
- shutdown
- disabling
- disconnection
- decommissioning
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