initiating
word · lemma: initiate
Definition
Starting something, such as a process, action, or conversation for the first time.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or technical than 'start' or 'begin'; often used for official processes or important actions ('initiating a project', 'initiating contact'). Not used for starting simple, everyday activities like 'initiating breakfast'.
Spanish: iniciarPortuguese (BR): iniciarPortuguese (PT): iniciarChinese (Simplified): 开始 (动作)Chinese (Traditional): 開始 (動作)Hindi: शुरू करनाArabic: بدء (إجراء)Bengali: আরম্ভ করা - সূচনা করাRussian: инициировать - начинать (официально)Japanese: 開始する - 着手するVietnamese: khởi xướng - bắt đầu (trang trọng)Korean: 시작하다 - 개시하다 (공식적)Turkish: başlatmak - girişimde bulunmakUrdu: شروع کرنا - آغاز کرناIndonesian: memulai - menginisiasi
Example Sentences
She is initiating a new project at work.
basic
We are initiating a conversation with our neighbors.
basic
He is initiating the meeting now.
basic
By initiating changes early, the team avoided bigger problems later.
natural
He’s good at initiating difficult discussions when needed.
natural
Initiating the process took longer than anyone expected.
natural