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начина́ть — meaning in English

nachinat

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English meaning

  • begin verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
  • commence verb To begin or start (formal).
  • embark verb To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
  • lead noun A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
  • start verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.

Senses

начина́ть is used for these senses in English:

  • begin (ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
  • embark (transitive) To cover or enclose with bark.
  • lead Information obtained by a detective or police officer that allows him or her to discover further details about a crime or incident.
  • lead (transitive) To go or to be in advance of; to precede; hence, to be foremost or chief among.
  • lead (intransitive) To proceed in front of others; to go first.
  • start (transitive) To disturb and set in motion; to alarm; to rouse; to cause to flee.

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