1. To put into action or motion; to move or incite to action; to influence actively; to move as motives do; -- more commonly used of persons.
2. To carry out in practice; to perform.
communicate motion to; cause
set a machine etc. in motion; be the motive for.
1. To accept young people into society, usually with some rite; SYN. induct.
2. To take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; SYN. pioneer.
ETYM Pref. re + lease to let.
To part with; SYN. relinquish, free, give up.