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to deactivate
To put a function, device, system, or account out of operation, switch it off, or make it invalid. It is the opposite of 'aktivieren' (to activate).
Um Akku zu sparen, sollten Sie die Bluetooth-Funktion deaktivieren.
To save battery, you should deactivate the Bluetooth function.
to deactivate
To make something harmless or ineffective, for example an explosive device.
Der Experte konnte die Bombe rechtzeitig deaktivieren.
The expert was able to deactivate the bomb in time.
The word consists of the prefix 'de-' and the verb 'aktivieren' (to activate). The prefix 'de-' expresses a reversal or cancellation here. So 'deaktivieren' (to deactivate) literally means to undo an activation.
Ich habe die automatischen Updates auf meinem Handy deaktiviert.
I deactivated the automatic updates on my phone.
Verbs with the prefix 'de-' are always inseparable. This means the prefix remains firmly attached to the verb in all sentence forms and tenses.
Er deaktivierte den Alarm.
He deactivated the alarm.
In digital and technical contexts, 'deaktivieren' (to deactivate) is often used with the following nouns: a function, an account, a device, the Wi-Fi, or notifications.
Wenn du die App nicht mehr nutzt, solltest du dein Konto deaktivieren.
If you no longer use the app, you should deactivate your account.
to block / to ban
To sperren an account means to prevent access to it so that it can no longer be used. To deaktivieren an account means to take the account itself out of operation. Sperren is therefore used for restricting access, while deaktivieren is used for shutting down the account.
Auf Leas Wunsch deaktiviert der Anbieter ihr nicht mehr benötigtes Konto.
At Lea's request, the provider deactivates her no-longer-needed account.
Nach mehreren falschen Passwörtern sperrt der Anbieter Leas Konto.
After several incorrect passwords, the provider blocks Lea's account.
