Actuate Definition & Meaning

actuate
verb
  1. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
  2. give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

"Actuate" in song lyrics

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  • "Hip-hop, herald of life, I actuate"
    Binary Star — New Hip Hop

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Frequently asked questions

What does actuate mean?
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
What part of speech is actuate?
Actuate is a verb.
How many definitions does actuate have?
Actuate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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