英to originate, to initiate, to launch (an attack, an initiative etc), to start, to propose sth (for the first time). 法prendre l'initiative de, déclencher.
See also: 發起. Chinese[edit]. ExpandFor pronunciation and definitions of 发起 – see 發起 (“to initiate; to sponsor; ... (This term, 发起, is the simplified form of 發起.).