Meaning of the word deactivating in English

What does deactivating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deactivating

US /diːˈæk.tɪ.veɪtɪŋ/
UK /diːˈæk.tɪ.veɪtɪŋ/

Verb

the action of making something inactive or inoperative

Example:
The process of deactivating the old system took several hours.
We are currently deactivating all unused accounts for security reasons.
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