elindítani

Elindítani is a Hungarian verb meaning to start, initiate, or launch something, especially by causing it to begin operating or moving. It is a transitive, perfective verb formed with the root indít and the prefix el-, which adds a sense of initiating or bringing into a started state. The action is typically directed at a direct object, such as a project, program, machine, or process.

Etymology and nuances: The base indít means to move or set in motion, and el- modifies it to emphasize the act of starting something from a stopped state or bringing it into operation. The verb is commonly contrasted with beindítani, which more often conveys turning on or energizing a device or mechanism, while elindítás emphasizes beginning a broader process or initiative.

Usage and examples: Elindítani is used for initiating actions, programs, or movements. Examples include: Elindítottam a projektet. (I launched/initiated the project.) A cég elindította az új tervet. (The company initiated the new plan.) Elindította a számítógépes programot. (He started the computer program.) Imperative form for starting something is often Indítsd el a motort. (Start the engine.) Intransitive opposites exist with elindul, meaning to begin moving by oneself, as in Az autó elindult. (The car started moving.)

Grammatical notes: Elindít or elindítani is typically conjugated as a regular verb with the separable prefix, yielding forms like elindítom, elindítod, elindítja, elindítjuk, elindítjátok, elindítják (present); elindítottam, elindítottad, elindította (past). The verb is generally used in a completed-action sense, reflecting initiation or launch.