Definition
启用 (qǐ yòng) means 'to start using' something, especially equipment, systems, or features — it focuses on the act of putting something into active use. It is more concrete and operational than 开启 (kāi qǐ), which emphasizes opening or initiating a phase/function, and is distinct from 使 (shǐ), which means 'to use' in a formal/literary sense or 'to cause'.
verb
to start using (a system, equipment, etc.)(computing) to enable (a feature)
Examples
- 启用。Gōngsī juédìng xià gè yuè qǐ yòng xīn ruǎnjiàn.The company decided to start using the new software next month.
- 启用。Qǐng xiān qǐ yòng zhè ge xuǎnxiàng zài jìxù.Please enable this option first before continuing.
- 启用？Nǐ qǐ yòng le wúxiàn wǎngluò ma?Have you enabled the wireless network?
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