actuate
actuate /ˈækʃuˌeɪt/
verb
-
(
)
Put in motion or move to act
(
spark off
, trigger off
, trip
, activate
, actuate
, set off
, spark
, touch off
, trigger
)
put in motion or move to act
Trigger a reaction
trigger a reaction
Actuate the circuits
actuate the circuits
-
Give an incentive for action
(
actuate
, propel
, incite
, motivate
, move
, prompt
)
give an incentive for action
This moved me to sacrifice my career
This moved me to sacrifice my career