betätigt

Betätigt is a German word that translates to "actuated" or "operated" in English. It is primarily used in a technical or mechanical context to describe the state of a device, mechanism, or component that has been put into action or made to function.

For instance, a switch is betätigt when it is flipped, causing an electrical circuit to open or close. A lever is betätigt when it is moved, initiating a mechanical process. In the context of a door, betätigt could refer to the action of turning a doorknob or pushing a button to open it. The term implies a deliberate action that causes something to change its state or perform a specific function.

The word is derived from the German verb "betätigen," which means to operate, activate, or engage. Therefore, "betätigt" is the past participle form, indicating that the action has been completed. It is commonly found in instruction manuals, technical descriptions, and engineering specifications to describe how controls work or how systems are activated. It can also be used more generally to describe something that has been put to use or employed for a particular purpose.