activate

Example Sentences

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A "hold and secure" lockdown was activated at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and nearby Tumble Ridge Elementary School.

From BBC

It allowed him to become invisible to humans once he activated it.

From Literature

As a result, more than 75,000 policemen, soldiers and private security officers were activated for the opening ceremony, and camouflaged soldiers carrying assault rifles became a common sight outside venues.

From Los Angeles Times

If activated, he will go to prison and serve half, with the rest on licence.

From BBC

In addition, it activates key growth related signaling systems such as Wnt and Shh and improves blood circulation in the scalp, which may enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles.

From Science Daily