verb
aktivera
activate
Starta eller slå på en funktion så att den kan användas.
Definition & meaning
Aktivera means to activate, enable, or put something into operation. It can refer to a feature, device, process, or biological response.
It can also mean to engage someone in an activity, especially to keep them active or occupied.
Grammar & Word origin
Aktivera is a verb:
- Infinitive: aktivera
- Present: aktiverar
- Past: aktiverade
- Supine: aktiverat
The word is related to aktiv (“active”) and ultimately derives from Latin activus, meaning “active.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- sätta igång — “start” or “get going”; broader and more informal than aktivera.
- aktivera sig — “keep oneself active”; specifically refers to engaging oneself in activity.
- inaktivera — “deactivate” or “disable”; the opposite when referring to a function or process.
- avaktivera — “deactivate”; often used for settings, features, or accounts.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Du kan aktivera lampan med knappen.verb
You can activate the lamp with the button.
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