actuated Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb put in motion or move to act
activate; touch off; trigger off; actuate; set off; trigger; spark off; spark; trip.
- trigger a reaction
- actuate the circuits
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verb give an incentive for action
motivate; prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
- This moved me to sacrifice my career
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adjective satellite moved to action
- a man actuated by unworthy desired