deactivate

verb
UK: /diːˈæktɪveɪt/
US: /diˈæktɪveɪt/

  1. To stop something from working.

    1. I had to deactivate the alarm before entering the house.
    2. Please deactivate your account if you no longer wish to use the service.

  2. To make something inactive or ineffective; to render something unable to function.

    1. They will deactivate the system for maintenance.
    2. The security protocol will automatically deactivate the feature if a threat is detected.

Synonyms

disable switch off inactivate
deactivate adjective

  1. Made inactive or inoperative.

    1. The deactivated bomb was taken away.
    2. After the update, some features are left deactivated by default.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deactivate" in English means: To stop something from working., To make something inactive or ineffective; to render something unable to function..

The phonetic transcription of "deactivate" is /diːˈæktɪveɪt/ in British English and /diˈæktɪveɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deactivate": disable, switch off, inactivate.

Example usage of "deactivate": "I had to deactivate the alarm before entering the house.". More examples on the page.