Dictionary entryCEFR B2verb

commence

IPA pronunciation: /kəˈmɛns/

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Russian meaning

начинать

English definition

To begin or start something.

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon sharp.

Collocations

commence operations
commence proceedings
commence work

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