ativar

Senses

1. 1.

   to activate, to turn on

   To make something start working or functioning

2. 2.

   to enable

   To make a feature or function available for use

3. 3.

   to stimulate, to trigger

   To cause something to become active or more intense

Examples

• "Você precisa ativar o Bluetooth para conectar o fone de ouvido."

  You need to activate Bluetooth to connect the headphones.

• "O exercício físico ativa a circulação sanguínea."

  Physical exercise activates blood circulation.

• "Clique aqui para ativar sua conta."

  Click here to activate your account.

Usage

Common in technology contexts (ativar uma função, ativar notificações). Often paired with desativar (to deactivate). The reflexive form "ativar-se" is less common but can mean "to become active" or "to activate oneself."