Actuate
Pronunciation: /ˈækˌtʃuːˈeɪt/
Actuate (verb)
- To make a machine or system begin working by using a force or signal.
- To cause a person or group to do something, usually by giving a reason or pressure.
Examples
- The technician actuates the switch to start the mechanism.
- When you press the button, it actuates the mechanism.