deactivate — Englisches Wörterbuch

Verb

1. to make something inactive or no longer effective

   Gebrauch

   • ergative

   Beispiele

   deactivate an account

   deactivate a device

   Weitere Beispiele (2)

   The technician deactivated the alarm system before repairs began.

   You should deactivate your old account to protect your privacy.

2. to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)

   Beispiele

   chemically deactivate

   The chemical agent was deactivated by exposure to heat.

3. to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service

4. to commit suicide

   Gebrauch

   • Internet
   • euphemistic
   • neologism

Verb

1. remove from active military status or reassign

   Oberbegriffe

   dischargemuster out

   Beispiele

   The men were deactivated after five years of service

2. make inactive

   Synonyme

   inactivate

   Oberbegriffe

   changealtermodify

   Beispiele

   they deactivated the file