The phrase "activate contingency" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where a backup plan or emergency procedure needs to be initiated.
Example: "In case of a system failure, we will need to activate contingency to ensure operations continue smoothly."
Alternatives: "trigger contingency" or "implement contingency plan."
If borrowing costs remain elevated or rise further, policy makers could be forced to activate contingency plans for investing in or lending to the companies.
Depending on whether and when any transition arrangement can be agreed, firms on either side of the channel may soon need to activate contingency plans.
He said companies on both sides of the Channel may "soon need to activate contingency plans".
When the civil defense systems issue alerts by e-mail, telephone, or SMS, municipal civil defenses have to activate contingency plans and take preparatory action for a disaster: informing people about the warnings, checking the risk-prone areas, carrying out evacuation plans, and so on.
In case of an unexpected situation, the DWS will send signals to the OCC Operation Control Centerr) immediately; it will also activate contingency measures to ensure the safety of the passengers and trains, including decelerating or stopping trains in the affected area.
The bank added it had activated "contingency plans" to ensure continuous provision of services to customers.
Hutchison said in a statement that it had set up a special task force to deal with the striking subcontractors and had activated contingency measures that include "relocating internal resources and manpower to sustain the operation of the terminals".
Meanwhile, companies have been trying to patch up crippled operations by activating contingency plans to move to other offices within the city, or to emergency trading floors outside New York.
Athletes have been forced to adjust their technique and equipment while officials have activated contingency plans to keep the competitions on schedule.
But Jeremy Hunt, the government minister overseeing the Games, rejected Ms. Hodge's criticisms, saying, "We have moved quickly to activate our contingency plans, and we will continue to do whatever it takes to provide a safe and secure Games".
Activate your contingency plan.
