Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
actuate
verb
/ˈaktʃʊeɪt/
Definition
To put into action or to activate something.
Examples
- The switch will actuate the lights when pressed.
- The engineer designed the mechanism to actuate automatically.
- Learning can actuate personal growth and development.
Meaning
When something is actuated, it means it is triggered or made to start functioning.
Synonyms
- activate
- trigger
- start
- initiate
- stimulate
