actuating

(verb) put in motion or move to act. Synonyms: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off. Examples: "Trigger a reaction." "Actuate the circuits."

(verb) give an incentive for action. Synonyms: motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite. Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career."

(adj) causing motion or action or change. Synonyms: activating(prenominal), actuating(prenominal).