No. 13,090 in German
aktivieren
To activate.
In a sentence
Um den Computer zu starten, müssen Sie das System aktivieren.
To start the computer, you need to activate the system.
In this sentence, 'aktivieren' is used in a technical context meaning 'to initiate or enable (a system)'.
Das Training hat die Muskeln aktiviert und gestärkt.
The training activated and strengthened the muscles.
Here, 'aktivieren' is utilized in a physiological sense referring to 'stimulating or engaging (muscles)'.
Man kann die Energie des Teams aktivieren, indem man gemeinsame Ziele setzt.
You can activate the team's energy by setting mutual goals.
In this sentence, 'aktivieren' metaphorically describes stimulating motivation or enthusiasm within a team.
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