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Definition of Deactivate
1. Verb. Remove from active military status or reassign. "The men were deactivated after five years of service"
2. Verb. Make inactive. "They deactivated the file"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Paralyse, Paralyze
Derivative terms: Deactivation, Inactivation
Antonyms: Activate
Definition of Deactivate
1. Verb. (ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective ¹
2. Verb. to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme) ¹
3. Verb. to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deactivate
1. [v -VATED, -VATING, -VATES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deactivate
Literary usage of Deactivate
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Air Bag Safety: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science edited by Larry Pressler (1998)
"Any owner can deactivate a driver or passenger air bag unless there is a cutoff
switch or a smart air bag. Deactivation Should Be Limited In attempting to ..."
2. The Mars Records Book 2: Clearing Sessions with A Biofeedback Meter Where a by Stephanie Relfe (2002)
"In Jesus' name I break, deactivate, cut, sever and destroy every hook device that
allows attachment to my chakra, in Jesus name. ..."
3. The Impact of Caller ID (1993)
"To deactivate Return Call • If you have a 12-button push button set with Touch-tone
service, push *89. If you have a rotary or pulse-dialing phone, ..."
4. Altova Xmlspy 2005 User & Reference Manual by Altova (2005)
"Toolbars The Toolbars tab allows you to activate or deactivate specific toolbars,
as well as create your own specialized ones. XMLSpy 2005 toolbars contain ..."
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