deactivate

/diːækˈtɪveɪt/

to turn off or disable a function

The user deactivated their social media account to take a break.

The user turned off their social media account to take a break.

general

to turn off or disable a function or device

She deactivated the alarm system before leaving the house.

She turned off the alarm system before leaving the house.

Commonly used in technology and internet contexts.

Technology

to disable an account or service, often temporarily

He deactivated his email account to prevent spam.

He disabled his email account to prevent spam.

Often used in social media and online services.

Collocations

deactivate an accountdisable or turn off an accountdeactivate a featureturn off or disable a feature

to turn on or enable again

Use 'deactivate' when referring to turning off a function or disabling an account.

In technology, 'deactivate' often means disabling a feature or service.

From Latin 'de-' (undo) + 'activus' (active)

Often used in technology and internet contexts to describe disabling a function or account.

de-

undo or reverse

prefix

-activate

to make active

root

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