Effectuate (verb)

1. To bring about a result or change.
2. To make something happen.

Origin:

From the latin word "efficere" meaning "to accomplish, to bring about".

Examples:

1. The company's new strategy was intended to effectuate a change in the way they did business.
2. The new law will effectuate a significant change in the way the government operates.
3. He had no idea how to effectuate his plan.
4. The new program was designed to effectuate improvements in the school district.
5. The negotiations were aimed at effectuating a peaceful resolution to the conflict.