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Actuate

ˈaktʃʊeɪt

Actuate definitions

verb

Inflections:

actuate actuated actuates actuating

cause (a machine or device) to operate

"the pendulum actuates an electrical switch"

Synonyms:
activate operate switch on turn on start up set going get going start off trigger off trigger trip set in motion initiate initialize energize animate
cause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate

"the defendants were actuated by malice"

Synonyms:
motivate stimulate move drive rouse stir stir up fire fire up arouse