# activating

Pronunciation: say "AK-ti-vayt-ing" /ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of activate. — present participle and gerund of activate
   - Simple: Present participle of activate. Use this -ing form when something is being switched on or set in motion right now.
   - _Activating the backup generator takes only a few seconds._
   - _The technician is activating the security system before locking up._

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