deactivate

1 of 1verb

/diˈæktɪveɪt/

Forms:deactivates,deactivating,deactivated,deactivated

to make something no longer active or functional

The security system automatically deactivates after hours.
The company deactivated the software license due to non-payment.
She deactivated the alarm before entering the building.
The spy successfully deactivated the enemy's communication system.
After the accident, the safety protocols deactivated the machine's power supply.

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to remove military personnel from active service or duty

transitive

The soldier was deactivated after completing his tour of duty.
Following the mission, the unit was officially deactivated and sent home.
The troops were deactivated following the conclusion of the peacekeeping mission.
They decided to deactivate the reserve troops as the situation stabilized.
The squadron was deactivated due to budget cuts in the military.

to disable or turn off an account or profile on a digital platform or social media network

transitive

She decided to deactivate her social media profile for a break from online activity.
They deactivated the account due to suspicious login attempts.
To avoid distractions, he deactivated his profile during exam season.
The social media site sent a confirmation email after she deactivated her account.
He deactivated his gaming profile because he no longer enjoyed playing online.