Meaning & Definition of word "Commence"

Commence

/kəˈmɛns/

verb:

  • 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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

initiate:

to start or cause to start

inaugurate:

to begin or introduce a system, policy, or period

launch:

to start or set in motion

Slang Meanings of commence

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.