deactivation

Noun

Meaning

the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)

breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

inactivation defusing clear release maintenance removal suspension disposal clearance dismissal detachment disable expiration idleness neutralization
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Antonyms

activation foundation beginning opening creation introduction
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Hypernyms

release ending conclusion firing discharge liberation

Phrases with the word

deactivation of arms deactivation of weapons

Anagrams

decavitation

Examples

Account deactivation scam - victims are told, purportedly from a member of a bank or similar organisation, that an account will be deactivated imminently if personal information is not handed over. Source: Internet

After several years at sea, the deactivation mechanism might not function as intended and the mines may remain live. Source: Internet

A pop-up menu appears to confirm deactivation. Source: Internet

Other drugs interfere with the deactivation of a neurotransmitter after it has been released, thereby prolonging the action of a neurotransmitter. Source: Internet

If deactivation occurs during the first reading, the reader does not need to undergo deactivation in the second reading. Source: Internet

Protonation and other electrophilic additions will occur at only one nitrogen due to further deactivation by the second nitrogen. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

deactivate deactivate a bomb deactivate a mine deactivation energy deactivation of arms deactivation of weapons