ACTUATE


Meaning of ACTUATE in English

[ 'aktʃʊeɪt , -tjʊ- ]

■ verb

1》 cause to operate.

2》 motivate to act in a particular way.

Derivatives

actuation noun

actuator noun

Origin

C16: from med. L. actuat- , actuare , from L. actus (see act ).

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