commence
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Framework senses
- §1
- to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
- §2
- to set in motion, cause to start
- §3
- to get off the ground
- §1 · legacy_primary
- to take the first step or steps in carrying out an actionDR-088 backfill from the verb definition column