Word
reactivate
Phoneticsre·ac·ti·vate, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹiˈæktəˌveɪt/
UK/ɹɪˈæktɪvˌeɪt/
Definition
v. to turn something on or make it work again after it was stopped or paused. You use this when you start using an account, phone, or plan again.
v. to restore something to an active or functioning state after a period of suspension, deactivation, or disuse.
Examples
“I reactivate my gym membership every January.”
“After six months abroad, she contacts the bank to reactivate her old account.”
“The airline sought to reactivate retired aircraft to meet surging summer demand after years of reduced schedules.”
Examples
simple
“I reactivate my gym membership every January.”
contextual
“After six months abroad, she contacts the bank to reactivate her old account.”
complex
“The airline sought to reactivate retired aircraft to meet surging summer demand after years of reduced schedules.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reactivate” in context.
Verb
01. reactivate account
“You can reactivate your account from the settings page.”
verb + noun
02. reactivate after suspension
“You can reactivate your line after suspension by paying the fee.”
verb + prep + noun
03. reactivate membership
“He called the gym to reactivate his membership.”
verb + noun
04. reactivate profile
“Follow the link to reactivate your profile quickly.”
verb + noun
05. reactivate subscription
“She decided to reactivate her subscription for another year.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. automatically reactivate
“Your subscription will automatically reactivate after the free trial ends.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. option to reactivate
“There is an option to reactivate your old plan online.”
noun + to + verb
08. request to reactivate
“I sent a request to reactivate my student account.”
noun + to + verb
09. automatically reactivate after payment
“Your service will automatically reactivate after payment is confirmed.”
10. contact support to reactivate
“Please contact support to reactivate your membership quickly.”
11. reactivate a suspended subscription
“You can reactivate a suspended subscription from your profile settings.”
12. reactivate your old account
“I managed to reactivate my old account in just a few minutes.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Mice that were not shocked did not freeze, which showed that the light was reactivating a specific memory.” “President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American companies were prepared to return to Venezuela and spend billions to reactivate the struggling oil sector, just hours after President Nicolás Maduro was captured and removed by U.S. forces.” “It is thought Covid reactivated the disease which had been dormant for years.” “A robotic canine has been deployed into a potentially dangerous section of a nuclear power facility to reactivate an inactive piece of machinery.” Antonyms
Word family
VERB
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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