dictionary.pt
initiate
verbgeneral usevery common/ɐsjuˈnaɾ/a·ci·o·nar
Definitions
2-2
To start a legal or administrative process; to bring an action.
Usage examples
“The company decided to initiate legal proceedings against the supplier for non-compliance.”
“The heirs initiated the probate process.”
Common combinations
initiate a processinitiate court actioninitiate a lawsuit
-1
To set in motion or operation; to start the functioning of something.
Usage examples
“To turn on the machine, you need to activate the green switch.”
“The smoke sensor activated the alarm automatically.”
Common combinations
activate a mechanismactivate the alarmactivate a processbutton to activate