invoke
/ɪnˈvoʊk/
verb
- To call on (a deity, spirit, or authority) for help, inspiration, or support.
- In court, the lawyer invoked the Fifth Amendment to protect her client.
- Many athletes invoke the name of a higher power before a big game.
- The shaman would invoke the spirits of the forest before a hunt.
- To mention or use something (a law, rule, idea, etc.) as a reason or support for an action.
- He invoked the memory of his grandfather to justify his decision.
- The president invoked emergency powers to deal with the crisis.
- She invoked the company's policy on harassment when filing her complaint.
- To cause (a program, function, or process) to begin, especially in computing.
- The script invokes a series of commands automatically.
- Clicking this button will invoke the spell-check feature.
- You can invoke the search function by pressing Ctrl+F.