Meaning of the word actuate in English

What does actuate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

actuate

US /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/
UK /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/

Verb

1.

to make a machine work or be the reason a person acts in a certain way:

Example:
A detonator is actuated by heat, percussion, friction, or electricity.
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