1. A set of systematic steps or instructions designed to disable, turn off, or make inactive a device, system, account, or service
The IT department outlined deactivation procedures for obsolete software licenses.
O departamento de TI delineou os procedimentos de desativação para licenças de software obsoletas.
2. Formal protocols followed to safely shut down or discontinue operations of equipment or systems
Before maintenance, engineers must follow the deactivation procedures for the reactor.
Antes da manutenção, os engenheiros devem seguir os procedimentos de desativação do reator.