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deactivated

UK
/diːˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
US
/diˈæktɪveɪtɪd/

Translations

deactivatedpast participle
UK
/diːˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
US
/diˈæktɪveɪtɪd/
Past participle adjective derived from the verb 'deactivate'; usually not gradable.
The deactivated alarm system left the building vulnerable to intruders.
Le système d’alarme désactivé a rendu le bâtiment vulnérable aux intrus.
Synonyms
dormant
inoperative
nonfunctional
inactive
disabled
Antonyms
activated
deactivateverb

deactivated

Past Simple

deactivated
Past Simple
deactivated
Past Participle
deactivating
Gerund
UK
/diːˈæktɪveɪt/
US
/diˈæktɪveɪt/
You need to deactivate the airplane mode to receive calls.
Vous devez désactiver le mode avion pour recevoir des appels.
Additional translations
mettre hors serviceS'emploie pour du matériel, des unités ou des installations retirés du service actif.
neutraliserEmployé pour un agent chimique, biologique ou un dispositif explosif ; registre technique.
retirer du service actifSurtout pour une unité, une formation ou du personnel militaire.
Synonyms
disable
turn off
shut down
disengage
suspend
inactivate
Antonyms
activate

Definitions

deactivatedpast participle
No longer active or operational; turned off or disabled.
The deactivated alarm system left the building vulnerable to intruders.
deactivateverb
To make something inactive or ineffective.
The technician will deactivate the alarm system before starting the repairs.
To turn off or disable a device or function.
You need to deactivate the airplane mode to receive calls.
To render a chemical or biological agent harmless or inactive.
The lab team worked to deactivate the virus in the sample.
To make an explosive device safe by rendering it incapable of detonation; disarm.
The bomb squad deactivated the landmine before the construction crew arrived.
To remove (a person, unit, or equipment) from active service or duty.
The regiment was deactivated and its soldiers reassigned to other posts.
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