commence
BrE /kəˈmɛns/ AmE /kəˈmɛns/
verb en → es
past commenced pp commenced ing commencing
to begin or start something formally or officially
empezar, iniciar, comenzar
- commence doing sth
- sth commences at/in/on a time
Collocations commence proceedings · the meeting will commence at 9am
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The ceremony will commence at noon.
La ceremonia comenzará a mediodía.
to begin legal proceedings against someone
iniciar una acción legal contra alguien
- commence legal action against sb
Collocations commence legal proceedings
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The company has commenced legal action against the former employee.
La empresa ha iniciado acciones legales contra el ex empleado.