Tuesday, November 6, 2007

word of the day

actuate

(transitive verb) [AK-choo-ayt']

1. to put (a device) into mechanical motion or action; activate:

"With trembling hands and a fluttering stomach, Janice pressed the power button to actuate her new robot."

2. to move or incite to action; 'actuate dissent'

noun form: actuation

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