activation

Definitions

The action or process of making something operative or functional.

The state of being active or the process of stimulating a chemical or biological process.

The process of officially starting or authorizing a service or account.

Examples

The activation of the security system requires a unique digital code.

Regular exercise promotes the activation of muscles that are often neglected during sedentary work.

Synonyms

initiation triggering mobilization stimulation energizing start-up actuation

Antonyms

deactivation inhibition suppression stagnation cessation neutralization quiescence