Actuate and Switch

Actuate

Actuate verb - To cause to function.
Usage example: the alarm system actuates the door locks

Switch and actuate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Switch" instead a verb "Actuate".

Nearby Words: actuation, actuating, actuator

Switch

Switch verb - To give up (something) and take something else in return.
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Synonyms for Switch

Actuate and switch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Actuate" instead a verb "Switch".

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