English Synonym Finder

deactivate

Definitions

To make inactive or inoperative.

To remove a person from active service or duty.

To render a substance or chemical compound chemically inactive.

Examples

You must deactivate the alarm system before entering the building.

The company decided to deactivate his account due to a violation of the terms of service.

Synonyms

disable switch off shut down turn off decommission stop neutralize

Antonyms

activate enable turn on start initiate power up energize