deactivate | Definition of deactivate

Synonyms and Antonyms of deactivate

to cause to stop functioning

deactivate the machine carefully, or you'll risk an electric shock

Synonyms of deactivate

kill, shut off, turn off

Words Related to deactivate

dismantle, mothball, phase out

arrest, brake, chock, cut off, draw up, halt, jam, stall, stick

Near Antonyms of deactivate

charge, electrify, energize, fire, fuel, generate, power, push

discharge, launch, release, switch, trip

reactivate, recharge

Antonyms of deactivate

activate, actuate, crank (up), drive, move, propel, run, set off, spark, start, touch off, trigger, turn on