activate
Example Sentences
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An initial investigation suggested the driver had not activated a track switch.
From Barron's
With this approach, they found that well before the genome fully activates -- a milestone known as Zygotic Genome Activation -- an elaborate 3D scaffold of DNA is already taking shape.
From Science Daily
The initial responding officer activated his taser, so that it created a warning noise.
From Los Angeles Times
Predator is sophisticated software that makes it possible to infiltrate mobile phones, access messages and photos, and even remotely activate the microphone and camera.
From Barron's
This noninvasive therapy uses magnetic pulses to activate targeted areas of the brain linked to mood.
From Science Daily
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