Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: actuate
IPA transcription: ['æktʃ,u'eɪt]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set_off, spark_off, spark, trigger_off, touch_off
    Meaning: put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
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