activation
/ˌæk.tɪˈveɪʃən, ˌæk.tɪˈveɪtʃən/ or /ˌæk.tɪvˈeɪʃən/Definitions
1. noun
the process or state of being activated; the act of making something active or effective
“The activation of the emergency response system took several minutes.”
2. noun
a signal or event that triggers an action or process
“The activation of the alarm system was due to a security breach.”
3. noun
the state of being activated or made effective
“The activation of the new policy has led to significant changes in the company.”
4. verb
to make something active or effective
“The software will be activated once you enter the correct code.”
5. verb
to trigger an action or process
“The button will be activated when you press it.”
6. verb
to make something operational or functional
“The new system will be activated next month.”