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Expressing 'to activate' with 启用 (qǐyòng)
Structure
启用 + Object (equipment/system)
Explanation
启用 (qǐyòng) means "to activate," "to put into use," or "to deploy" and is used when something is officially brought into operation for the first time or reactivated. It often refers to equipment, systems, facilities, or personnel being mobilized. It is a formal verb found in news, government, and technical contexts.
Examples
公司新建的数据中心下个月正式启用。
Gōngsī xīn jiàn de shùjù zhōngxīn xià gè yuè zhèngshì qǐyòng.
The company's newly built data center will officially go into operation next month.
这条地铁线路终于启用了，上班方便多了。
Zhè tiáo dìtiě xiànlù zhōngyú qǐyòng le, shàngbān fāngbiàn duō le.
This subway line is finally in service — commuting is much more convenient now.
系统升级完成后，请重新启用你的账号。
Xìtǒng shēngjí wánchéng hòu, qǐng chóngxīn qǐyòng nǐ de zhànghào.
After the system upgrade is complete, please reactivate your account.