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To enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, intransitive
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To succumb to (a prank or trick); to fall for (something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, transitive
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Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Esperanto:
komenci
— enter into or begin an activity
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Polish:
rozpoczynać
— enter into or begin an activity
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Polish:
rozpocząć
— enter into or begin an activity