activation

UK
/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

Translations

activationnoun
activations
pl
The activation of the new software will take place tomorrow.
Активация нового программного обеспечения состоится завтра.
activationadjective
UK
/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in scientific and technical compounds (e.g., "activation energy").

Definitions

activationnoun
The action or process of making something active or operative.
The activation of the new software system will take place next week.
The process of stimulating a nerve, muscle, or other bodily part to function.
The activation of the muscle fibers was crucial for the athlete's performance.
The process of making a chemical or biological agent active.
The activation of the enzyme is necessary for the reaction to occur.
activationadjective
Relating to or involved in activation; used before another noun.
The catalyst lowers the activation energy required for the reaction.