- present participle of activate.
activating
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It also will alert them to look for a communication from the Treasury Department with information about activating the account and receiving the $1,000 contribution, if the child is eligible.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
For younger motorists, the first move when getting behind the wheel is to override the in-car infotainment system, including the radio, by activating Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
The primary and most convenient way to interact with the display, however, is by activating Siri AI with your voice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Orange County officials announced that they were activating their emergency operations center, which is required when two cities in the county proclaim a local emergency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The first Stormbreakers would have already begun leaving the plant, and in less than twenty-four hours the prime minister would be activating them.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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