deactivate
UK: diːˈæktɪveɪt | US: diˈæktəˌveɪt
vt. to make something inactive or ineffective
vt. to disable or turn off (a device, function, etc.)
vt. to disband or release from military service
The word "deactivate" combines the prefix "de-" (from Latin, meaning "remove" or "reverse"), the root "act" (from Latin "actus," meaning "to do"), and the verb-forming suffix "-ivate" (a variant of "-ate"). The term emerged in the early 20th century, originally used in military contexts to describe disbanding troops or rendering equipment inactive. Over time, it expanded to general and technological usage, reflecting the logic of reversing an action or state.
The technician will deactivate the alarm system during maintenance.
Soldiers were deactivated after completing their service.
To save energy, deactivate unused features on your device.
The software allows you to deactivate plugins temporarily.
The lab protocol requires you to deactivate the sample before disposal.