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actionner

to activate, to operate

verb ak-syoh-NEH Rare

Usage Note

actionner is used for mechanically triggering a device or system: actionner un levier (pull a lever), actionner les freins (apply the brakes). It also has a legal sense: actionner quelqu'un en justice means to take legal action against someone. The legal use is formal.

Examples

"Il faut actionner ce bouton pour démarrer la machine."

Natural Translation

You need to press this button to start the machine.

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