activating

noun verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ac-ti-vat-ing (4)

English Definition

Making something active or operative.

Example Sentence

Activating the new SIM card will take some time.

US IPA /ˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈæktɪveɪtɪŋ/

triggering stimulating initiating energizing

deactivating disabling stopping