igangsætter

Igangsætter is a Danish noun meaning a person or thing that starts something or brings a process into motion. The form is derived from the verb igangsætte, which means to initiate, commence or trigger.

In everyday language, an igangsætter is someone who initiates a project, movement, or campaign. For example, a founder or driving force behind a reform or initiative may be described as its igangsætter. The term emphasizes the act of starting rather than sustaining the activity.

In organizational, political, and social contexts, igangsætter often refers to the person or group that sets an effort in motion, organizes resources, or motivates others to participate. It can carry a neutral or positive connotation, depending on the outcome of the initiative.

In technical or engineering contexts, igangsætter can denote a device or mechanism that starts a process, such as an ignition or triggering component. In crime or law enforcement terminology, the word may be used to describe the instigator or initiator of an action or offense, focusing on the role of bringing an act about.

Related terms include initiator (initiator) and initiatør, which are close synonyms in Danish. The word emphasizes the moment of origin rather than subsequent development.

See also: initiator, instigator, igangsætning, initiation.