actuate in German
actuate in German is aktivieren, in Gang setzen, anstacheln — actuate means to switch something on or set it moving.
actuate in German
aktivieren
(transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
in Gang setzen
(transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate.
anstacheln
(transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
antreiben
(transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
bewegen
(transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
motivieren
(transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.
What does "actuate" mean?
- verb To switch something on or set it moving.
- verb To drive someone to act, or give them a reason to.
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What is "actuate" in German?
"actuate" in German is aktivieren, in Gang setzen, anstacheln. actuate means: To switch something on or set it moving.
Are there other ways to say "actuate" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "actuate": aktivieren, in Gang setzen, anstacheln, antreiben, bewegen, motivieren.
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