activate

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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

But the complaints turned to celebration when, within hours, AKA posted that a replacement camera in a different hotel had been activated.

From BBC

The mechanism works much like selecting different keys to produce different outcomes, with one light pattern activating the electric mode and another activating the magnetic mode.

From Science Daily

By the time Joyce went into labour on the Wednesday night, the area's major emergency scheme had been activated and the army called in to provide assistance.

From BBC

Outside his aunt’s condo complex, Mim activated the door to the car, and as it whirred open, Maya-Jade bundled the boy into a hug, scrunching his face into her ponytail.

From Literature