break ground

commence create do establish found go ahead go into inaugurate initiate introduce launch lead make open prepare produce set up start undertake

activate actualize cause drive effect eventuate generate impel induce instigate institute motivate mount occasion originate trigger

break the ice bring about bring to pass embark on enter on enter upon get going give birth to give impulse lay foundation for make active plunge into set about set in motion

cease close conclude destroy end fail finish halt ignore lose neglect ruin stop

check discourage dissuade prevent repress

complete consummate die

be friendly and talkative cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off lead the way make a start oil the works open the way pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

bulldoze cultivate rake reap shove smash

break farm furrow harrow harvest list push ridge rush till trench turn

turn over

hide plant

fill