commence (Meaning)

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commence (v)

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

set in motion, cause to start

get off the ground

The ceremony will commence promptly at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
As soon as the clock strikes noon, the event will commence.
Before we commence the meeting, let's review the agenda.
The concert will commence with a performance by the local choir.
The project is scheduled to commence next month after final approvals.
It's essential to commence the construction work before the rainy season begins.
The training session will commence with a brief introduction by the instructor.
Once the guests arrive, the dinner party will commence in the banquet hall.
We will commence negotiations with the stakeholders to reach a consensus.
With the opening remarks concluded, the conference will now commence.

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

start,begin, fall (to), found,launch, set about, embark (on or upon), open, get going, initiate

terminate, discontinue, finish, complete, stop, finish, discontinue, complete, end, terminate

The ceremony will commence promptly at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

As soon as the clock strikes noon, the event will commence.

Before we commence the meeting, let's review the agenda.

The concert will commence with a performance by the local choir.