actuator (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæktʃueɪtər/
Definition
A component of a machine that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system by converting energy into motion.
Examples
The hydraulic actuator provides the force necessary to lift the heavy robotic arm.
A faulty actuator in the heating system prevented the valve from closing properly.
Engineers designed a compact electric actuator to adjust the position of the camera lens.
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