Definitions

1. noun

The process or fact of bringing something into operation or effect.

“The actuation of the alarm system was triggered by the fire.”

2. noun

The act of setting something in motion or causing it to start doing something.

“The actuation of the engine was smooth and quiet.”

3. noun

The force or movement that sets a mechanical device in motion.

“The actuation of the valve was controlled by a cam.”

4. noun

A signal or stimulus that sets a device into operation.

“The actuation signal was sent to the computer.”

5. noun

A device or mechanism that sets something in motion or causes it to start doing something.

“The actuation system of the car was faulty.”

6. verb

To put something into operation or effect.

“The engineer actuated the valve to open the pipe.”

7. verb

To set something in motion or cause it to start doing something.

“The driver actuated the horn to alert the other cars.”