| 单词 | set or put something in motion |
| 释义 | (idiom) Definition to make operational or start functioning Her sharp comments set in motion the events that led to her downfall. Synonyms start Now is probably as good a time as any to start a business. begin The US wants to begin talks immediately. launch The police have launched an investigation into the incident. institute We will institute a number of methods to improve safety. initiate They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics. activate video cameras that can be activated by computer spark off trigger off Additional synonymsin the sense of activate Definition to make something active video cameras that can be activated by computer Synonyms start, move, trigger (off), stimulate, turn on, set off, initiate, switch on, propel, rouse, prod, get going, mobilize, kick-start (informal), set in motion, impel, galvanize, set going, actuate, prompt, stir, motivate, arouse, animate, energizein the sense of begin Definition to start (something) The US wants to begin talks immediately. Synonyms commence, start, initiate, embark on, set about, instigate, inaugurate, institute, make a beginning, set on foot in the sense of initiate Definition to begin or set going They wanted to initiate a discussion on economics. Synonyms begin, start, open, launch, establish, institute, pioneer, kick off (informal), bring about, embark on, originate, set about, get under way, instigate, kick-start, inaugurate, set in motion, trigger off, lay the foundations of, commence on, set going, break the ice on, set the ball rolling on Nearby words of |
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