activate

As verbs the difference between activate and launch

is that activate is to put into action, to put to work while launch is to throw, as a lance or dart; to hurl; to let fly; to send off, propel with force.

As a noun launch is

the act of launching.

Activate is a related term of thrust.

As verbs the difference between activate and thrust

is that activate is to put into action, to put to work while thrust is (lb) to make advance with.

As a noun thrust is

(fencing) an attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.

As verbs the difference between activate and facilitate

is that activate is to put into action, to put to work while facilitate is to make easy or easier.

As verbs the difference between activate and functionalize

is that activate is to put into action, to put to work while functionalize is to provide something with a function.

As a verb activate

is to put into action, to put to work.

As a noun activation is

making active and effective.

As verbs the difference between activate and trig

is that activate is to put into action, to put to work while trig is to stop (a wheel, barrel, etc.) by placing something under it; to scotch; to skid.

As an adjective trig is

true; trusty; trustworthy; faithful.

As a noun trig is

a dandy; coxcomb.

As verbs the difference between enact and activate

is that enact is to make (a bill) into law while activate is to put into action, to put to work.

As a noun enact

is purpose; determination.

As verbs the difference between turnkey and activate

is that turnkey is to supply a turnkey product; to supply something fully assembled and ready to use while activate is to put into action, to put to work.

As an adjective turnkey

is ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture).

As a noun turnkey

is a warder or jailer / gaoler; keeper of the keys in a prison.