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deactivation

/dɪˌæk.tɪˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deactivation mean?

noun

The act of making something inactive or inoperative. The process of disabling or shutting down a system, device, or function.

Example

"The company's deactivation of the old server caused a temporary disruption to their online services."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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