actuated

Put into motion

Actuated describes something that has been set in motion or triggered to operate, typically by a mechanism or force.

A button-actuated device starts working when you press the button; a motion-actuated light turns on when it detects movement.

The term appears most often in technical contexts describing how machines, valves, or systems are made to function.

When applied to people, actuated suggests being motivated or driven by something: He was actuated by greed rather than genuine concern.

motivated

driven

Intensely determined to achieve

inspiredMoved to action
movedChanged location or felt
promptedCaused to act

spurred · impelled · compelled · propelled · stirred · roused · galvanized · energized · incited · provoked

initiated

triggered

Caused to activate

activatedMade operational
engagedPledged to marry
startedPut into action

set off · switched on · powered up · launched · commenced · kicked off · put in motion

mechanical

hydraulic

Relating to pressurized liquids

pneumaticUsing pressurized gas
solenoidCurrent-carrying wire helix
servoSelf-regulating motor

electric · motorized · piston · valve · lever · cam · linkage · gearbox · crankshaft · camshaft

automated

robotic

Stiff and unemotional

programmedSet with instructions
remote-controlledOperated via transmitted signals
automaticOperating without intervention

electromagnetic · electronically · digitally · microcontroller · PLC · voice-activated · thermostatically · pressure-sensitive

Opposites

mechanical state

actuatedunactuated

Not set in motion

deactivated · stopped · inactive · dormant · at rest

motivation/drive

actuatedunmotivated

Lacking incentive or drive

uninspired · undriven · apathetic · bored · indifferent

Family

actuate, actuator, actuators, actuation, actuates, actuating

Familiarity: Top 500,000
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