Meaning of the word deactivate in English

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deactivate

US /ˌdiˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/

UK /ˌdiˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/

make (something) inactive; cause to stop functioning

Example:

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You need to deactivate your old account before creating a new one.

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The bomb squad worked to deactivate the explosive device.

Synonym:

disable shut down turn off

Synonym:

activate enable turn on

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