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What is another word for setting in motion?

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Utilizing or employing something intangible

Present participle for to trigger or start movement or progress

(of an institution or organization) Present participle for to establish or originate

Present participle for to exert force or pressure on

Present participle for to physically launch or throw something

Present participle for to shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously

Present participle for to perform or put into operation

(proceed with) Present participle for to begin a course of action

Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something

The action of establishing something or being established

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Verb

Utilizing or employing something intangible

bringing into play

bringing to bear

putting into action

putting to work

capitalizing on

making the most of

putting into effect

putting in motion

availing oneself of

calling into play

pressing into service

putting into practice

availing yourself of

having recourse to

bringing into service

falling back on

taking advantage of

bringing into effect

putting into operation

putting into service

bringing into action

turning to account

following through with

carrying through

putting in force

putting to good use

finding a use for

deriving benefit from

benefitting from

turning to good account

bringing into effective action

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Verb

Present participle for to trigger or start movement or progress

putting in motion

contributing to

translating into

bringing to pass

making possible

putting in place

initializing^US

initialising^UK

leading the way

sowing the seeds of

starting the ball rolling

blazing a trail

giving birth to

breaking new ground

setting the ball rolling

pushing forward

having a hand in

having a part in

getting things rolling

getting in operation

making the first move

setting a trend

getting off the ground

leading the way for

putting into action

laying the foundations of

getting something functioning

going out in front

getting under way

getting something working

laying the first stone

fanning the flames of

having as a consequence

having as a result

taking out of mothballs

getting up to speed

interacting with

revolutionising^UK

lighting the way

setting an example

revolutionizing^US

playing a part in

playing a role in

being a factor in

starting something operating

setting something moving

starting something functioning

coming out with

opening the door for

starting computer

being responsible for

having the effect of

carrying through

oiling the wheels of

causing to happen

causing to occur

being partly responsible for

taking the initiative

breaking through

initiating things

taking the first step

preparing the way

breaking ground

laying the foundation

getting started

putting in gear

causing to operate

getting the ball rolling

laying the first stone of

laying the groundwork for

taking the initiative in

preparing the way for

taking the lead in

taking the lead on

showing the way on

taking the lead

laying the groundwork on

showing the way

pushing the envelope

putting together

making arrangements for

getting the jump on

blazing the trail

leading the way in

lighting a fire under

firing with enthusiasm

firing the imagination of

revitalizing^US

revitalising^UK

building a fire under

calling to mind

acting as a incentive to

acting as a stimulus to

giving incentive

bringing around

giving a boost to

adding fuel to the flames

pressurizing^US

pressurising^UK

giving the incentive to

adding a little something to

putting a bomb under

raising your spirits

raising the morale of

giving a shot in the arm to

stimulating spiritually

giving shot in arm

giving confidence to

boosting morale

lifting the spirits of

stiffening the resolve of

giving one an idea

feeding the fire

firing the enthusiasm of

stirring embers

agitating against

adding fuel to fire

reminding you of

putting one in mind of

giving a new lease of life to

acting as a spur to

acting as a fillip to

acting as a impetus to

getting one started

putting new life in

bringing to mind

letting sunshine in

putting pep into

making more exciting

making more lively

pushing the button

prevailing upon

giving new life to

breathing new life into

throwing together

cobbling together

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“I am speaking of the stupendously stupid decision to set in motion a rebellion against our government.”

Verb

(of an institution or organization) Present participle for to establish or originate

bringing into being

coming out with

putting together

putting in motion

getting under way

putting in place

getting off the ground

starting the ball rolling

laying the foundations of

laying the first stone of

getting the show on the road

getting things rolling

getting underway

setting the scene for

getting the ball rolling

giving notice of

setting the ball rolling

materializing^US

materialising^UK

bringing to pass

bringing into existence

knocking together

starting ball rolling

sowing the seeds of

getting going on

paving the way for

breaking the ice

getting ball rolling

getting show on road

laying the cornerstone of

carrying through

bringing to fruition

making a reality

getting in operation

getting something functioning

getting something working

bringing forward

putting into operation

getting going with

breaking the seal

taking the lead in

scratching the surface

getting cracking on

getting one's feet wet

setting the ball rolling on

taking action on

breaking the ice on

bringing up the curtain on

clearing the way for

opening the door to

opening the way for

marking the start of

raising the curtain

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Verb

Present participle for to exert force or pressure on

crushing against

pushing forward

bearing down on

exerting pressure on

putting in motion

causing to move

driving forwards

moving forwards

pushing roughly

pushing forwards

using elbow grease

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Verb

Present participle for to physically launch or throw something

Verb

Present participle for to shake or vibrate jerkily or nervously

Verb

Present participle for to perform or put into operation

committing oneself to

following through with

getting down to

concentrating on

endeavoring to do

endeavouring to do

getting cracking on

addressing oneself to

devoting oneself to

getting to grips with

putting in motion

setting out with

being responsible for

having a stab at

volunteering oneself to

becoming involved in

taking the plunge

having a try at

having a shot at

having a hand in

taking upon oneself

participating in

addressing oneself

taking responsibility for

making a run at

giving something a whirl

committing oneself

taking upon yourself

having a crack at

taking on oneself

endeavouring^UK

setting about with

making a start on

getting going on

getting to work on

buckling down to

getting to work

beginning undertaking

occupying oneself with

getting involved in

getting involved with

turning one's hand to

getting one's finger out

getting cracking

getting down to business

getting the ball rolling

putting one's shoulder to the wheel

getting stuck into

putting one's hand to the plough

getting weaving

getting on with

setting the ball rolling

settling down to

agreeing to take

taking responsibility

beginning work on

starting the ball rolling on

getting under way

setting to work on

rolling up one's sleeves

getting things moving

setting the wheels in motion

putting the wheels in motion

getting going with

starting out on

immersing yourself

going whole hog

going the limit

shooting the works

applying oneself to

playing a part in

getting busy with

starting afresh

giving it a try

involving oneself in

becoming involved with

taking responsibility of

taking the reins of

launching into it

making the first move

setting things moving

taking first step

getting one's feet wet

getting down to the nitty-gritty

getting stuck in

plunging into it

getting off one's backside

getting down to brass tacks

getting your skates on

getting down to it

ringing up the curtain on

starting the ball rolling

taking the first step

getting on with it

swinging into action

hitting the ground running

setting to work

laying the first stone

getting a move on

getting the show on the road

making a beginning

getting weaving on

coming to power over

assuming responsibility for

taking up the baton for

gaining control of

taking control of

taking command of

assuming control of

assuming responsibility of

taking charge of

becoming interested in

beginning to participate in

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Verb

(proceed with) Present participle for to begin a course of action

getting under way

getting on with

putting in motion

taking measures

Noun

Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something

mobilisation^UK

mobilization^US

Noun

The action of establishing something or being established

organisation^UK

organization^US

getting under way

putting in motion

getting off the ground

opening ceremony

inaugural ceremony

initiation ceremony

putting together

academic achievement

academic success

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