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acionando

[a-si-o-ˈnan-do]
verb
activating, triggering, operating
1. Present participle of 'acionar' - to activate, turn on, or trigger a mechanism or device
He is activating the alarm system.
Ele está acionando o sistema de alarme.
2. To operate or set in motion a lever, button, or control
She is pressing the emergency button.
Ela está acionando o botão de emergência.
3. To initiate legal action or a lawsuit
The plaintiff is taking legal action against the company.
O autor está acionando a empresa na justiça.
Synonyms
ativandoligandodisparandooperandoacionando
Antonyms
desativandodesligandoparando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acionando
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
acionando
Also used in European Portuguese, though less common than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

acionar na justiça (to sue, to take to court)
acionar os mecanismos (to activate the mechanisms)
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