Actuate

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/

Definitions of actuate

verb to cause something to happen or to start functioning

Example Sentences

A1 She actuates the toy by pressing a button.

A2 The remote control actuates the garage door to open and close.

B1 The new software will actuate the system to run more efficiently.

B2 The manager actuated the team to work harder to meet the deadline.

C1 The new law actuated changes in the company's policies.

C2 The groundbreaking technology actuated a revolution in the industry.

Examples of actuate in a Sentence

formal The engineer used a switch to actuate the machinery.

informal Just press the button to actuate the system.

slang Give it a tap to actuate the device.

figurative Her speech actuated a wave of emotions in the audience.

Grammatical Forms of actuate

• past tense: actuated
• plural: actuates
• comparative: more actuate
• superlative: most actuate
• present tense: actuate
• future tense: will actuate
• perfect tense: has/have actuated
• continuous tense: is/are actuating
• singular: actuate
• positive degree: actuate
• infinitive: to actuate
• gerund: actuating
• participle: actuated

Origin and Evolution of actuate

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'actuate' originated from the Latin word 'actuare', which means to put into action.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'actuate' has evolved to not only mean to put into action, but also to motivate or incite someone to do something.