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