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acionado

[a.si.o.ˈna.du]
adjective/past participlemasculinepl: acionados
activated, triggered, operated
1. put into action or operation; made to function
The alarm was triggered by motion.
O alarme foi acionado pelo movimento.
2. set in motion; initiated
The mechanism was activated successfully.
O mecanismo foi acionado com sucesso.
3. (legal) sued or taken legal action against
The defendant was sued for damages.
O réu foi acionado por indenização.
Synonyms
ativadoligadodisparadooperado
Antonyms
desativadodesligadoinativo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acionado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acionado
Commonly used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
acionado
Standard usage, particularly in legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

acionado em juízo (taken to court)
acionado judicialmente (sued)
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