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deactivation

UK
/diːˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/diˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

Translations

deactivationnoun
deactivations
pl
The deactivation of the alarm system was necessary for the maintenance work to proceed.
La désactivation du système d’alarme était nécessaire pour que les travaux de maintenance puissent se poursuivre.
Additional translations
inactivationSurtout en contexte scientifique, notamment pour une substance, une enzyme ou un catalyseur.
Synonyms
shutdown
cessation
suspension
termination
disabling
deactivationadjective
UK
/diːˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/diˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Used attributively in phrases like "deactivation code".
de désactivationS’emploie en français comme complément du nom dans les contextes techniques.
He entered the deactivation code into the control panel.
Il a saisi le code de désactivation sur le panneau de commande.

Definitions

deactivationnoun
The process of making something inactive or no longer effective.
The deactivation of the alarm system was necessary for the maintenance work to proceed.
The act of turning off or disabling a device or system.
After the event, the deactivation of the security cameras was completed by the technician.
The state of being inactive or no longer in use.
The deactivation of the old software left the team searching for a new solution.
The reduction or loss of activity of a substance, enzyme, or catalyst.
Heat-induced deactivation of the enzyme reduced the reaction rate.
deactivationadjective
Intended for or relating to the process of making something inactive or shutting it down.
He entered the deactivation code into the control panel.
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