No. 7,095 in Catalan
activen
"Activen" is the third-person plural form of the verb "activar," meaning "they activate" in English.
In a sentence
Els científics activen els receptors químics per iniciar la reacció.
The scientists activate the chemical receptors to start the reaction.
In this sentence, 'activen' is used in its literal sense, meaning to activate or turn on something. It is used in the context of initiating or enabling a reaction.
Quan escolten música clàssica, activen la seva creativitat.
When they listen to classical music, they activate their creativity.
Here, 'activen' is used metaphorically to imply that something stimulates or enhances a person's imagination or mental capacity.
Els dispositius automàtics activen les alarmes en cas de perill.
The automatic devices activate the alarms in case of danger.
In this instance, 'activen' is again used literally, referring to the triggering or enabling of a device or functionality for preparedness or reaction.
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