activation

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.
2. (countable, uncountable) The process of making a radioisotope by bombarding a stable element with neutrons or protons.
3. (countable, uncountable) The process by which molecules are made able to react.
4. (countable, uncountable) The promotion of a brand through an event or campaign.

Synonyms

setting in motion

starting

activating

turning-on

energizing

initiation

launching

propulsion

run

sensitization

start

startup

start-up

stimulus

stir

strike

trigger

triggering

increase in activity

starting up

sensibilization

activate

pulse-on

alert

attentiveness

awaking

drive

Translations

activation

activación

attivazione

Aktivierung

ativação

Start

activació

activação

radioactivation

Entwicklungserregung

Aktivieren

activering

Freischaltung

Ansteuerung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/