actuator
The word “actuator” has 4 syllables: ac-tu-a-tor
It's pronounced as /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪ.tər/
What is synonym and antonym for actuator?
In the thesaurus, “actuator” has 11 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for actuator along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for actuator
- button
- control
- controller
- dial
- key
- knob
- lever
- push button
- regulator
- selector
- switch
Meanings of actuator
- noun
- Something that actuates something else, especially a usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e. a mechanism) to be switched on or off, for example an electric motor that opens and closes a valve.
- The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive.
- A relay that controls the flow of electricity.
Example Sentences
- The actuator controls the movement of the robotic arm.
- Engineers installed a new actuator to improve the machine’s performance.
- The valve actuator responded quickly to the pressure changes.
- Without a functioning actuator, the system cannot operate properly.
- The actuator converts electrical signals into mechanical motion.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms or another words to actuator, such as: button, control, controller, dial, key, knob, lever.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.