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deactivate

verb

make inactive

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. make inactive

    “they deactivated the file”

verb

  1. remove from active military status or reassign

    “The men were deactivated after five years of service”

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Example Sentences

they deactivated the file
The men were deactivated after five years of service

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