commence

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия начала или старта чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of beginning or starting something.

1. Begin or startB2formal

   To take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; to start something.

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   • The ceremony will commence at noon sharp.
   • They commenced the construction of the new bridge last month.
   • The meeting commenced with a brief introduction.

   Synonymsbeginembark onget goinginaugurateinitiatelaunchopenstart

   Antonymsceaseconcludeendfinishstopterminate

2. Set in motionB2formal

   To cause something to start or to initiate a process.

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   • The government commenced an investigation into the scandal.
   • The company commenced a new marketing campaign.
   • The project was commenced after all approvals were obtained.

   Synonymsactivatebegininaugurateinitiateinstitutelaunchstarttrigger

   Antonymsceaseendhaltstopterminate

3. Get off the groundB2informal

   To start a project or activity, especially after a period of planning.

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   • The startup finally commenced operations last week.
   • They commenced the training program for new employees.
   • The event commenced with a keynote speech from the CEO.

   Synonymsbeginembark oninaugurateinitiatekick offlaunchset in motionstart

   Antonymscompleteconcludeendfinishterminate