commence

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer le début ou le démarrage d'une action, d'un processus ou d'un événement.

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.

   commencer, débuter

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

   Synonymesbeginembark onget goinginaugurateinitiatelaunchopenstart

   Antonymesceaseconcludeendfinishstopterminate

2. Set in motionB2formal

   To cause something to start or to initiate a process.

   Mettre en marche

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

   Synonymesactivatebegininaugurateinitiateinstitutelaunchstarttrigger

   Antonymesceaseendhaltstopterminate

3. Get off the groundB2informal

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

   Lancer (un projet)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeginembark oninaugurateinitiatekick offlaunchset in motionstart

   Antonymescompleteconcludeendfinishterminate