commence

pronunciation

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  • Verb:
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    set in motion, cause to start
    get off the ground

Word Origin

commence (v.)
c. 1300, from Old French comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Modern French commencer), from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from Latin com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial (adj.)). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing.

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vt. & vi.

conclude finish end

Example

1. Full two-way trade will not commence until 2018 .
2. Several analysts had expected the rba to commence rate hikes a few months later .
3. Hkmex has won a licence from hong kong 's securities regulator and plans to commence trading on may 18 .
4. Children will not be able to commence classes , if any fees are outstanding .
5. Only after this " handshaking " is complete can the exchange of data commence .

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