- present participle of activate.
activating
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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
Urolithin A targets a specific amino acid on the protein, activating a pathway resulting in cardiovascular benefits.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 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 resulting outcry shamed the network and demonstrated the activating power of public outrage.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
The sublimity of self-sacrifice activating the Cheerleaders overwhelmed him.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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