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actuate Definition and Meaning in English (actuate definition)

verb
Synonyms:activatetriggerinitiate
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Actuate definition: To cause a machine or device to operate or move by supplying a stimulus or motive force.

Definitions of Actuate

  1. 1verb

    To cause a machine or device to operate or move by supplying a stimulus or motive force.

  2. 2verb

    To motivate someone to act or behave in a particular way.

Example Sentences

technical

“The sensor is designed to actuate the alarm system when smoke is detected.”

general

“His strong beliefs actuated him to fight for justice.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseactuated
present participleactuating
nounactuation
agent nounactuator

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Actuate definition: To cause a machine or device to operate or move by supplying a stimulus or motive force.
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'Actuate' translates to 'actuate' in English. Actuate definition: To cause a machine or device to operate or move by supplying a stimulus or motive force.
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