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deactivating

UK
/diːˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/
US
/diˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/

Translations

deactivatingnoun
deactivatings
pl
UK
/diːˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/
US
/diˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of deactivating.
The safe deactivating of the device required expert skill.
La désactivation sûre de l'appareil a exigé un savoir-faire expert.
deactivatinggerund / present participle
désactivantParticipe présent employé comme adjectif.
The deactivating switch ensured the machine stopped working immediately.
L'interrupteur désactivant a fait en sorte que la machine s'arrête immédiatement.
deactivateverb

deactivating

Gerund

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
retirer du service actifSurtout pour une unité, une formation ou du personnel militaire.
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.
Synonyms
turn off
inactivate
suspend
disengage
shut down
disable
Antonyms
activate

Definitions

deactivatingnoun
The act or process of making something inactive or no longer effective.
The safe deactivating of the device required expert skill.
deactivatinggerund / present participle
Causing something to become inactive or no longer effective.
The deactivating switch ensured the machine stopped working immediately.
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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