amorcer

Definitions of amorcer
  1. verb
    take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    synonyms: lancer, être le premier
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    innover
    bring something new to an environment
    activer, déclencher, faire marcher
    put in motion or move to act
    constituer
    set up or lay the groundwork for
    arranger, mettre en scène, organiser
    plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
    mettre sur pied, organiser
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
    fixer, régler, établir
    set or place definitely
    monter
    prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
    poser
    prepare or position for action or operation
    arranger, organiser
    begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc.
    fonder, implanter, établir
    create and charge with a task or function
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    effectuer, faire
    give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
  2. verb
    cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
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    ranimer, revivre
    cause to regain consciousness
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