Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

initiate-an-action

Verb
/ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt ən ˈæk.ʃən/
Definition
To begin or start a particular action or process.
Examples
  • To initiate an action, the manager called for a team meeting.
  • Once you initiate an action, the system will automatically respond.
  • They decided to initiate an action to address the community’s concerns.
Meaning
When you initiate an action, you are taking the first step to make something happen or to set a process in motion.
Synonyms
  • Start
  • Begin
  • Commence
  • Launch
  • Trigger