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activated

[/ˈæktɪveɪtɪd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
ativado
1. Made active or operational; turned on or set in motion
The security system was activated when the door opened.
O sistema de segurança foi ativado quando a porta abriu.
2. Given energy or stimulus to function; made reactive
The charcoal was activated to filter the water.
O carvão foi ativado para filtrar a água.
3. Put into action or use
She activated her emergency plan.
Ela ativou seu plano de emergência.
Synonyms
turned onengagedswitched onset in motioninitiated
Antonyms
deactivateddisabledinactiveturned offdormant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativado
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ativado
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, standard term

Related Idioms & Phrases

activate a switch - ligar um interruptor
activate a plan - colocar um plano em ação
activated charcoal - carvão ativado
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