Synonyms for

Activation

Verb / ˌæktʌˈveɪʃʌn / Another word for activation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The action of making something active or operative.

Synonyms & similar words

deactivation activating inactivation energizing initiation launching commencement ignition triggering instigation kickoff onset beginning inception establishment founding creation enactment implementation execution operation functioning

Synonyms by register

Formal

initiation commencement triggering stimulation

Informal

kick-start getting going sparking

Literary

quickening arousal

Antonyms

inhibition deactivation suppression cessation dormancy quiescence

Common collocations

  • energy activation
  • cell activation
  • immune activation
  • gene activation
  • signal activation
  • process activation
  • system activation

Word family

noun activation
verb activate
adjective active
adverb actively

Usage note

Activation often refers to making something functional or starting a process, particularly in scientific or technical contexts. Be mindful of the specific field when choosing a synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The activation key is required to start the software.
  2. The activation of the sprinkler system saved the building from burning down.
  3. The activation of the emergency brake prevented a major accident.
  4. The activation of the security system scared away the intruders.
  5. The activation of the new policy caused some confusion among the employees.

Quotes

  • The activation of the mind is not a one-time event but a constant process.
  • The activation of the imagination is the key to creativity.
  • The activation of the heart is the source of compassion.

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