intransitive. To perform the first rite; to take the initiative.
| 单词 | θ84237 |
| 释义 | the world > existence and causation > causation > initiating or causing to begin > initiate [verb (intransitive)] (18) initiate1725 intransitive. To perform the first rite; to take the initiative. to set (or start) the ball rolling1770 to keep the ball rolling: to maintain the pace or dynamism of an idea, undertaking, etc.; (also) to set (or start) the ball rolling: to initiate… to take the initiative1856 to take the initiative (French prendre l'initiative, 1567 in Hatzfeld & Darmesteter): to take the lead, make the first step, originate some… to throw off1866 intransitive. Hunting. Of a hound or hunter: to begin the chase. Now rare. tee1961 intransitive with off: To play a ball from the tee. Also transferred, to begin a game or performance. Subcategories:— be or become established (10) — establish (3) |
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