Definition of Actuate
Actuate
ac·tu·ate
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(verb)
To put into action or operation; to activate or trigger something.
e.g. The engineer had to actuate the emergency shutdown system to prevent a disaster.
(verb)
to motivate or cause someone to act in a certain way;
e.g. They were actuated by guilt and pity.
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