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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
acionar na justiça (to sue, to take to court)
acionar os mecanismos (to activate the mechanisms)
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