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activate

verb as in initiate something; start a function

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Previously, when Sterling lived in Cheshire his home was also targeted by thieves in 2018, who fled when the alarm system was activated.

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In such a situation, Japan's self-defence forces can be activated to respond to the threat.

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Barry: I would change VAR to only be activated if the referee asks for a check, similar to rugby.

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After the earthquake struck, firefighters activated electric panels in the floodgate remotely, and most slid shut.

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When they are activated, the on-field referee goes to the monitor to watch the incident back and make a decision.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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