deactivate
UK/di:'æktiveit/US
GREA2
Definitions
v.
To turn off or make something stop working
停用，使停止运作，关闭
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde-down, away, reversal
+
activatedo, act, drive
=deactivate
de- (reversal) + activate = to undo activation — switch something off. The direct opposite of activate.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Remember to deactivate the alarm before entering.
- 2.
You can deactivate your account at any time.