dare principio

Definitions of dare principio
  1. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: appiccare, attaccare, avviarsi, cominciare, dare inizio, incamminarsi, incominciare, iniziare, principiare
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    antonyms:
    chiudere, concludere, discolparsi, finire, giustificarsi, porre fine, porre termine, terminare
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    attaccare
    set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
    scozzonare
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    disporsi, prendere
    pursue or resume
  2. verb
    set in motion, cause to start
    synonyms: cominciare, dare inizio, incominciare, iniziare
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    antonyms:
    chiudere, concludere, discolparsi, finire, giustificarsi, porre fine, porre termine, terminare
    bring to an end or halt
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    instaurare, stabilire
    be a precursor of
    ancorare, appiccare, attaccare, avviare, dare avvio, esordire, istradare, nascere
    get off the ground
    inaugurare
    commence officially
    aprire, inaugurare, schiudere
    begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
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