Activates

/ˈæktɪveɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present of activate; to make something active or operational. To trigger, start, or set in motion a process or system.

Etymology

From Latin 'activus' meaning active, plus '-ate' suffix forming verbs. Root 'agere' means to do or drive. Term evolved from philosophical concept of active vs passive states to modern technical usage.

Kelly Says

In our digital age, we 'activate' everything from phones to bank cards to software licenses, making this once-scientific term part of everyday vocabulary. The word beautifully captures the moment of transformation from potential to actual energy.

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