Deactivate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒdiːˈæktɪveɪt/

Alternative forms

• de-activate
• deäctivate

Origin

- + activate

Full definition of deactivate

Verb

1. (ergative) to make something inactive or no longer effective
2. to prevent the action of a biochemical agent (such as an enzyme)
3. to remove a person or piece of hardware from active military service