1. To put into action or motion; to move or incite to action; to influence actively; to move as motives do; -- more commonly used of persons.
2. To carry out in practice; to perform.
communicate motion to; cause
set a machine etc. in motion; be the motive for.

1. To direct or control; of machinery, projects, businesses, etc.; SYN. run.
2. To handle and cause to function; SYN. control.