deactivation
intermediateB2/diˈæktɪˈveɪʃən/ · de-ac-ti-va-tion
The process of making something inactive or non-functional.
Meanings
The process of making something inactive or non-functional.
کسی چیز کو غیر فعال یا غیر کارآمد بنانے کا عمل۔
غیر فعال کرنا
ghair faal karna
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Common Collocations
- system deactivation
- temporary deactivation
- deactivation procedure
Example Sentences
The deactivation of the alarm system was necessary for maintenance.
پہچان نظام کی غیر فعال کرنا دیکھ بھال کے لیے ضروری تھا۔
Pechan nizaam ki ghair faal karna dekh bhaal ke liye zaroori tha.
After the deactivation, the device no longer responded.
غیر فعال کرنے کے بعد، آلہ نے مزید جواب نہیں دیا۔
Ghair faal karne ke baad, aala ne mazeed jawab nahi diya.
The safety protocols include a deactivation step to ensure security.
سیفٹی پروٹوکول میں سیکیورٹی کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے ایک غیر فعال قدم شامل ہے۔
Safety protocol mein security ko yaqini banane ke liye aik ghair faal qadam shaamil hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'de' as in 'remove' and 'activate' to think about turning something off.
Visualize a switch being flipped from 'on' to 'off.'
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deactivatio" — the act of rendering inactive
First known use: 20th century
The term has been used in English since the mid-20th century to describe the process of making something inactive or non-functional.