B2 noun Neutro

activation

/ˌæk.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

Activation refers to the process of making something start working or become functional. It is commonly used in contexts like technology, biology, and chemistry to describe the triggering of a mechanism or reaction.

Exemplos

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1

The activation of the alarm system was triggered by a motion sensor.

The activation of the alarm system was triggered by a motion sensor.

2

Upon successful verification, the activation of your membership benefits will be immediate.

Upon successful verification, the activation of your membership benefits will be immediate.

3

I'm just waiting for the activation of my new phone line; it's taking forever.

I'm just waiting for the activation of my new phone line; it's taking forever.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
activation
Verb
activate
Advérbio
actively
Adjetivo
active
Relacionado
activator
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Action' movie: the 'activation' is the 'Action!' shout from the director that starts the scene.

Quiz rápido

Please enter your 16-digit ________ code to unlock the full version of the software.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: activation

Exemplos

1

The activation of the alarm system was triggered by a motion sensor.

everyday

The activation of the alarm system was triggered by a motion sensor.

2

Upon successful verification, the activation of your membership benefits will be immediate.

formal

Upon successful verification, the activation of your membership benefits will be immediate.

3

I'm just waiting for the activation of my new phone line; it's taking forever.

informal

I'm just waiting for the activation of my new phone line; it's taking forever.

4

Neural activation in the frontal cortex increases during complex problem-solving tasks.

academic

Neural activation in the frontal cortex increases during complex problem-solving tasks.

5

Our brand activation strategy at the trade show focused on interactive digital displays.

business

Our brand activation strategy at the trade show focused on interactive digital displays.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
activation
Verb
activate
Advérbio
actively
Adjetivo
active
Relacionado
activator

Colocações comuns

voice activation voice activation
activation code activation code
product activation product activation
activation energy activation energy
brand activation brand activation

Frases Comuns

activation fee

activation fee

remote activation

remote activation

manual activation

manual activation

Frequentemente confundido com

activation vs activity

'Activity' refers to the state of being busy or a specific thing people do, while 'activation' is the specific act of starting a process.

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Notas de uso

Use 'activation' when you are talking about the moment a system or process is turned 'on'. It is very common in software (licenses) and biology (enzymes/brain cells).

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'activity' when they mean 'activation' (e.g., saying 'the activity of the software' instead of 'the activation of the software').

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'Action' movie: the 'activation' is the 'Action!' shout from the director that starts the scene.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'activus' meaning 'done' or 'practical', combined with the suffix '-ation' to denote a process.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable when referring to a general state countable when referring to specific instances or codes often used with the preposition 'of'
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Contexto cultural

In modern digital culture, 'activation' is heavily associated with subscription services and anti-piracy software measures.

Quiz rápido

Please enter your 16-digit ________ code to unlock the full version of the software.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: activation

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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