ADJ.
all, lower, mean, sensory
VERB + ACTIVATE
key, signal, states, want
ACTIVATE + NOUN
anti-abortion, economy, faucet, laws, mechanism, robot, software, vehicle
ADV.
only
verb
To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.
activate the economy
To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.
The pranksters activated the fire alarm by spraying deodorant next to it.
To render more reactive; excite.
To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.
To render a substance radioactive.
verb — aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that
verb — put in motion or move to act
A new squadron was activated.
You must activate the software before you can use it again.
To activate the faucet, just wave your hands under the spout and the motion detectors will start the water flowing.
The left turn signal will only activate if a vehicle in the left turn lane triggers the sensor embedded in the roadway.