Activation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Activation is a noun meaning Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
Meaning
Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
More Meanings
- (physics) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
- (biochemistry) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
- (marketing) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.
Example Sentences
using shopper activation to convert shoppers into buyers
Alarm activations cause the driver to have to stop the train - and in some cases walk back to reset it. The activations caused 1,032 minutes of delays and nine cancellations.
Word Forms
- activations
Synonyms for activation
Depending on context, synonyms include energizing, activating.
Antonyms for activation
Common opposites include defusing, deactivation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include energizing, actuation, commencement, startup, activity, incoming.
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