activate

verb

1. 1

   To encourage development or induce increased activity; to stimulate.

2. 2

   To put a device, mechanism (alarm etc.) or system into action or motion; to trigger, to actuate, to set off, to enable.

3. 3

   To render more reactive; excite.

4. 4

   To render a molecule reactive, active, or effective in performing its function.

5. 5

   To render a substance radioactive.

6. 6

   To hasten a chemical reaction, especially by heating.

7. 7

   To remove the limitations of demoware by providing a license; to unlock.

8. 8

   To aerate in order to aid decomposition of organic matter.

9. 9

   To organize or create a military unit or station.

10. 10

    To bring a player back after an injury.