ˈæktɪˌveɪt ˈæktʃu.eɪt ˈæktʃu.eɪt ɑːk ɑɹk dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ ɡlɪnt ˈtɹɪɡə ˈtɹɪɡɚ tɹɪp

ˈtwɪŋkl̩ put in motion or move to act trigger a reaction actuate the circuits emit or produce sparks A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance he had a sparkle in his eye there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes a momentary flash of light a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger a spark of interest a spark of decency