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deactivate

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/

The English word “deactivate” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. to make something inactive or no longer effective
  2. to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)
  3. to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service
  4. to commit suicide

Etymology

From de- + activate.

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