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ACTIVATE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 1, English, activate
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In military administration, to make active by official order a previously established military organization so that it can function in its assigned capacity. 1, record 1, English, - activate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
activate: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - activate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- activer
1, record 1, French, activer
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En administration militaire, mettre en activité, par un ordre officiel, un organisme militaire constitué préalablement afin de lui permettre d'exercer les fonctions pour lesquelles il a été créé. 1, record 1, French, - activer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
activer : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - activer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- activar
1, record 1, Spanish, activar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poner en servicio activo, por orden oficial, un puesto, unidad, campamento, base o actividad en una playa, que han sido constituidos previamente y designados por un nombre, un número, o por ambos, de forma que estén dispuestos para llevar a cabo las funciones para las que fueron creados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - activar
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trigger
1, record 2, English, trigger
correct, verb, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- activate 2, record 2, English, activate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cause the immediate execution of a computer program, often by intervention from the external environment, for example by means of a manually controlled jump to an entry point. [Definition officially approved by GESC. 3, record 2, English, - trigger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trigger: term standardized by ISO; officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 4, record 2, English, - trigger
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déclencher
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9clencher
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- solliciter 2, record 2, French, solliciter
correct
- lancer 3, record 2, French, lancer
correct, standardized, officially approved
- relancer 4, record 2, French, relancer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Provoquer l'exécution immédiate d'un programme d'ordinateur, généralement par une intervention du milieu extérieur, par exemple en commandant manuellement un saut vers le point d'entrée. [Définition uniformisée par le CNGI.] 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9clencher
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déclencher; lancer : terme normalisé par l'ISO; uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9clencher
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- disparar
1, record 2, Spanish, disparar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activar un [...] programa automáticamente; por ejemplo, bifurcar automáticamente al punto de entrada de un programa en la memoria, después de cargarlo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - disparar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 3, English, activate
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To carry out the preparatory activities of an emergency plan in response to an actual orpotential emergency. 2, record 3, English, - activate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a Government of Canada (GC) context, activating an emergency plan primarily involves activities such as briefing senior management on the situation, mobilizing the institution's emergency operations centre, notifying other institutions and organizations that may be involved, upgrading readiness levels according to the GC readiness level standard or internal departmental policy, and reviewing documents and arrangements in preparation for implementing the emergency plan. 2, record 3, English, - activate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
activate: term standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 3, record 3, English, - activate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
activate: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 4, record 3, English, - activate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- activer
1, record 3, French, activer
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mettre en marche 2, record 3, French, mettre%20en%20marche
correct, standardized
- déclencher 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9clencher
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exécuter les activités préparatoires d'un plan d'urgence en situation d'urgence potentielle ou réelle. 2, record 3, French, - activer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au gouvernement du Canada (GC), activer un plan d'urgence comprend essentiellement des activités telles que le breffage de la haute direction sur la situation, la mobilisation du centre des opérations d'urgence de l'institution, la notification d'autres institutions et organisations qui risquent d'être touchées, la hausse des niveaux de préparation selon les normes du GC ou la politique interne du ministère en la matière et la revue des documents et des dispositions en prévision de la mise en œuvre du plan. 2, record 3, French, - activer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
activer : terme normalisé par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 3, record 3, French, - activer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
activer; mettre en marche; déclencher : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 4, record 3, French, - activer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- activar
1, record 3, Spanish, activar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lluvias obligan a activar Plan de Emergencia Regional. 1, record 3, Spanish, - activar
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ACTIVATE
1, record 4, English, ACTIVATE
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ACTIVATE is a national youth leadership program that aims to inspire and support the youth-led development and delivery of sport and active recreational programs in communities across Canada, while facilitating youth engagement and leadership in the process. 1, record 4, English, - ACTIVATE
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ACTIVEZ
1, record 4, French, ACTIVEZ
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ACTIVEZ est un programme national de leadership des jeunes qui inspire et soutient le développement mené par les jeunes et la mise en œuvre de programmes de sport et d'activité physique dans des communautés à travers le Canada, tout en facilitant l'engagement des jeunes et le leadership. 1, record 4, French, - ACTIVEZ
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
- Telephones
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 5, English, activate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To turn "on" a service or feature. 1, record 5, English, - activate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Téléphones
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mettre en service
1, record 5, French, mettre%20en%20service
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mettre en vigueur un service ou une fonction. 1, record 5, French, - mettre%20en%20service
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 6, English, activate
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- activer
1, record 6, French, activer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agir sur la surface d'un minéral pour le rendre sensible à l'action d'un collecteur de flottation. 1, record 6, French, - activer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- activar
1, record 6, Spanish, activar
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-07-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 7, English, activate
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mettre en marche
1, record 7, French, mettre%20en%20marche
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mettre en route 1, record 7, French, mettre%20en%20route
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mettre en marche [instruments]; mettre en route [surveillance, inspection] 1, record 7, French, - mettre%20en%20marche
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 7, French, - mettre%20en%20marche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-08-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- activate 1, record 8, English, activate
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des sites de missiles. 1, record 8, French, - armer
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-01-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- activate 1, record 9, English, activate
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
batteries. To activate a battery. 1, record 9, English, - activate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- amorcer 1, record 9, French, amorcer
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
amorcer une pile (pour déclencher une action chimique qui se maintient ensuite d'elle-même). 1, record 9, French, - amorcer
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- activate 1, record 10, English, activate
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mettre en action 1, record 10, French, mettre%20en%20action
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-10-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 11, English, activate
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Activate a source. 1, record 11, English, - activate
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rendre actif 1, record 11, French, rendre%20actif
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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