turn on features

[/tɜːrn ɒn ˈfiːtʃərz/]
verb phrase
ativar recursos
1. To activate or enable specific functions or capabilities in a device, application, or system
You can turn on features in your smartphone settings to enhance your experience.
Você pode ativar recursos nas configurações do seu smartphone para melhorar sua experiência.
2. To enable optional functionalities that are not active by default
Turn on features like dark mode and notifications in the app preferences.
Ative recursos como modo escuro e notificações nas preferências do aplicativo.
This is primarily technical terminology used in the context of technology and software in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It has become increasingly common with the proliferation of smartphones, applications, and smart devices. In Brazil, the phrase 'ativar recursos' is standard in tech contexts, while 'ligar recursos' is also understood colloquially.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enable featuresactivate featuresengage featuresswitch on features
Antonyms / Antônimos
turn off featuresdisable featuresdeactivate features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativar recursos
Most common and widely understood in Brazil
São Paulo
ativar recursos / ligar recursos
Both terms are used interchangeably
Rio de Janeiro
ativar recursos
Standard usage
Portugal
ativar funcionalidades / ligar funções
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'funcionalidades' more frequently than 'recursos'

Related Words

settingspreferencesoptionsconfigurationfunctionality

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn on all the bells and whistles
unlock features
flip the switch on features
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