ACTUATE


Meaning of ACTUATE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' ak-ch ə - ˌ w ā t, -sh ə -

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -at · ed ; -at · ing

Etymology: Medieval Latin actuatus, past participle of actuare to execute, from Latin actus act

Date: 1645

1 : to put into mechanical action or motion

2 : to move to action

synonyms see MOVE

– ac · tu · a · tion \ ˌ ak-ch ə - ' w ā -sh ə n, -sh ə - \ noun

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