activar
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activar
activar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to make function)
a. to activate
Presiona el botón azul para activar el dispositivo inalámbrico.Press the blue button to activate the wireless device.
2. (to boost)
a. to stimulate
El gobierno busca activar la economía y crear nuevos puestos de trabajo.The government seeks to stimulate the economy and create new jobs.
3. (fire)
a. to stoke
El maquinista activó el fuego con el fuelle.The machinist stoked the fire with the bellows.
4. (chemistry)
activarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
5. (to start functioning)
a. to go off
La alarma contra incendios se activó porque alguien prendió un cigarrillo dentro del edificio.The fire alarm went off because somebody lit a cigarette inside the building.
b. to activate
El sistema de seguridad se activa automaticamente.The security system activates automatically.
activartransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (alarma, mecanismo)
a. to activate
2. (explosivo)
a. to detonate
3. (economía)
a. to stimulate
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