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ac·tu·ate ( k ch - t )tr.v. ac·tu·at·ed, ac·tu·at·ing, ac·tu·ates 1. To put into motion or action; activate: electrical relays that actuate the elevator's movements. 2. To move to action: a speech that actuated dissent.
[Medieval Latin ctu re, ctu t-, from Latin ctus, act; see act.]
ac tu·a tion n. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | actuation - the act of propelling launching - the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time drive, driving force, thrust - the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off" bowl, roll - the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling) throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); "the catcher made a good throw to second base" push, pushing - the act of applying force in order to move something away; "he gave the door a hard push"; "the pushing is good exercise" pull, pulling - the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back" raise, heave, lift - the act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up" jumping, jump - the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected" lob - the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc shooting, shot - the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate" |
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