deactivation

Definitions

The process of making something inactive or inoperative.

The state of being removed from active service or duty.

A chemical or physical process that reduces or eliminates the activity of a substance or catalyst.

Examples

The deactivation of the security system triggered an automatic alert to the central monitoring station.

Regular deactivation of unused software accounts is a critical step in maintaining network security.

Synonyms

cessation shutdown suspension discontinuation inactivation termination stoppage

Antonyms

activation initiation start enablement commencement energization implementation