Actuate

Activate

Synonyms: Activate, spark, power, generate, fuel, ignite, push, crank (up), touch off, charge, stimulate, electrify, turn over, reactivate, excite, arouse, kick over, catalyze, trip, stir up, speed (up), jump-start, trigger, drive, move, start, set off, provoke, turn on, run, switch, energize, fire, launch, release, discharge, accelerate, incite, instigate, recharge, quicken, vitalize, step up, and kick-start.

Move

Synonyms: Move, activate, impel, trigger, motivate, raise, stir (up), abet, whip (up), ferment, inspire, galvanize, arouse, trip, drive, propel, work, stimulate, provoke, incite, foment, set off, rouse, excite, instigate, fire (up), inflame, and enflame.

Example Sentences

Press the button to actuate the machine.

His speech was enough to actuate change in the community.

The new system is designed to actuate automatically when needed.

The release of the software update will actuate the new features.

She tried to actuate the response with her persuasive argument.

A simple push of a button will actuate the alarm.

The motor actuates when the temperature reaches a certain point.

The sensor is designed to actuate the lights at dusk.

His actions were meant to actuate the plan into motion.

The lever will actuate the mechanism inside the machine.