Meaning & Definition of word "Commence"

Commence

/kəˈmɛns/

1. to begin or start
- Example: The meeting will commence at 10 AM sharp.
2. to take the first step in a process or activity
- Example: They will commence construction of the new school next month.
3. to begin a particular course of action
- Example: She decided to commence her studies in environmental science.
4. to perform the initial action in a sequence
- Example: The ceremony will commence with a welcome speech.

Middle English, from Old French 'comencier', from 'com-' (together) + 'ençier' (to begin)

commence operations:

to start functioning or working, often in a formal context

commence proceedings:

to begin legal actions or formal discussions

commence a journey:

to start traveling

initiate:

to start or cause to start

inaugurate:

to begin or introduce a system, policy, or period

launch:

to start or set in motion

Meaning: Kick off

Example Sentence: Let’s kick off the meeting with some introductions.

Meaning: Get the ball rolling

Example Sentence: We need to get the ball rolling on this project.