activating
Setting in motion
Activating is the present participle of activate, meaning to make something operational or set it in motion.
You activate a device by turning it on, activate a plan by putting it into action, or activate a chemical process by triggering it: The security system is activating.
In biology, activating often describes stimulating cellular or molecular processes: The drug works by activating certain receptors.
Imparting renewed vitality
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
- animatingImparting motion or life
enlivening · galvanizing · electrifying · vivifying · rousing · awakening · quickening · reviving
Causing to activate
- initiatingCausing to start
- switching onCausing to operate
- turning onCausing to operate
- enablingMaking something feasible
launching · starting · engaging · arming · priming · unlocking · releasing · deploying
Prompting someone to act
- inspiringEvoking enthusiasm or drive
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- propellingCausing forward motion
- spurringInciting to action
prompting · inciting · impelling · catalyzing · encouraging · rallying · mobilizing · empowering
Protein that hastens reactions
- proteinFolded amino chain
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- geneHereditary information unit
- catalystAgent enabling change
immune response · neuron · pathway · cell · antibody · hormone · metabolism · synapse
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- involvingIncluding as part
- participatingTaking an active role
- immersingPlunging completely into
- connectingEstablishing a link
interacting · committing · focusing · investing · dedicating · absorbing · captivating · drawing in
energizing
Imparting renewed vitality
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- stimulatingArousing interest or energy
- revitalizingRestoring strength or energy
animating · enlivening · galvanizing · electrifying · vivifying · rousing · awakening · quickening · reviving · stirring
triggering
Causing to activate
- initiatingCausing to start
- switching onCausing to operate
- turning onCausing to operate
enabling · launching · starting · engaging · arming · priming · unlocking · releasing · deploying · firing
motivating
Prompting someone to act
- inspiringEvoking enthusiasm or drive
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- propellingCausing forward motion
spurring · prompting · inciting · impelling · catalyzing · encouraging · rallying · mobilizing · empowering · pushing
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
catalyst · immune response · neuron · pathway · cell · antibody · hormone · metabolism · synapse · substrate
engaging
Pleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- involvingIncluding as part
- participatingTaking an active role
- immersingPlunging completely into
connecting · interacting · committing · focusing · investing · dedicating · absorbing · captivating · drawing in · hooking
- invigoratingenergizing, revitalizing, refreshing, stimulating, bracing
- powering upcharging, energizing, turning on, powering up, switching on
- mobilizingmobilizing, rallying, organizing, mustering, marshaling
- fiddlingfiddling, fiddle, fiddler, fiddle tune, fiddle tunes
- actionsrun, walk, jump, move, push
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
activatingdeactivating
Rendering inoperative
disabling · deactivate · inactivating · turning off · shutting down
activatinginactivating
Making something non-operational
suppressing · inhibiting · deactivating · inactivate · blocking
- voice activationOperating devices verbally
- activation codeString unlocking paid software
- activation energyMinimum energy for transformation
- activation feeInitial service payment
- activation functionNeuron output transformer
- C-H activationDirect modification of hydrocarbon bonds