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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Operate vs activate

Hello! I can't clearly tell the difference between the use of "operate" and "activate" (I mean the context in which they are used).

For example: In order to activate / operate the engine, you have to turn on the ignition. (one is accepted as correct)

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Hi, First, you activate an engine. After that, you operate it. But much, much more usual than 'activate' is simply 'start' or 'turn on'..

— Clive

  • Hi, First, you activate an engine.
  • After that, you operate it.
  • But much, much more usual than 'activate' is simply 'start' or 'turn on'..
  • eg I started my car.
  • ) You can also 'activate' in the sense of 'make ready for use'.
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Hi,

First, you activate an engine. After that, you operate it.
But much, much more usual than 'activate' is simply 'start' or 'turn on'..
eg I started my car. (' I activated my car' sounds weird.)

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Thank you, Clive. One more question, if you don't bother. A 13 year old, for example, student is in the 2nd (or first) grade of junior high and a 16 year-old is in the 2nd of high school? I mean, do you use the the term "junior high" or are they all called high school students beginning from 1st grade to sixth grade? I would be grateful if you could give me an answer!
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Hi,

Where I live, in Ontario, Canada, I think it is
Elementary school - grades 1 to 5
Middle School - grades 6 to 8
High School - grades 9 to 12

Clive
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