actuate

pronunciation

How to pronounce actuate in British English: UK [ˈæktʃueɪt] word uk audio image

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Verb:

put in motion or move to act
give an incentive for action

Word Origin

actuate (v.): 1590s, from Medieval Latin actuatus, past participle of actuare, from Latin actus (see act (n.)). Related: Actuated; actuating.

Synonym

v.

motion set trigger start activate animate about on bring put turn light into energize switch commence begin off instigate initiate

v.

rouse stimulate stir push effectuate motivate drive urge impel sway ignite lead excite prod up inspire draw spur inspirit persuade fire goad fuel kindle inflame compel induce prompt awaken force arouse incite

Example

1. Actuate the adjustment mechanism several times on both sides .

2. Who knows him to just be overtaken , car actuate .

3. Actuate rocker switch and fully open window once .

4. The commercial aviation two monolithic integrated circuits actuate to develop .

5. Do not actuate accelerator pedal .

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