What does deactivate mean?
Deactivate means (ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective.
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/ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ · verb
(ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective.
deactivate an account
deactivate a device
The technician deactivated the alarm system before repairs began.
You should deactivate your old account to protect your privacy.
chemically deactivate
The chemical agent was deactivated by exposure to heat.
Use deactivate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Deactivate means (ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective.
Common synonyms include inactivate.
Possible antonyms include activate.
deactivate an account
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