activate

Example Sentences

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The row began in November, when Takaichi appeared to suggest that Japan would activate its self-defence force in the event of an attack on Taiwan.

From BBC

It added that "in light of the planned strike" it was activating measures to ensure aviation safety and service stability.

From BBC

"ICC regulations stipulate any squad change must be submitted and activated at least one day prior to a match," said Australia selector Tony Dodemaide.

From Barron's

The researchers found that the most significant gene disruptions occur in excitatory neurons -- the nerve cells that send activating signals -- where nearly 6,000 cause-and-effect interactions revealed extensive genetic rewiring as Alzheimer's progresses.

From Science Daily

By mapping glucose's chemical path inside the cell, the researchers identified clear differences between inactive sperm and those that had been activated.

From Science Daily