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deactivation

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/diˈæktɪˈveɪʃən/ · de-ac-ti-va-tion

The process of making something inactive or non-functional.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

disablingsuspensioncessationبند کرناخاتمہمعطل کرنا

Antonyms

activationenablementfunctioningفعال کرنااجراءچلانا

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.

Easily Confused With

activation:Activation is the process of making something operational, while deactivation is the opposite.

Word Family

activate
verbفعال کرنا
activated
adjectiveفعال
activator
nounفعال کنندہ

See Also

💡 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.