'set in motion' definitions:
Definition of 'set in motion'
(from WordNet)
verb
Get going; give impetus to; "launch a career"; "Her actions set in motion a complicated judicial process" [syn: launch, set in motion]
Synonyms of 'set in motion'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- actuate,
- animate,
- bundle,
- bundle off,
- compel,
- drive,
- drive on,
- energize,
- float,
- force,
- forward,
- foster,
- galvanize,
- give a start,
- give an impetus,
- give momentum,
- goad,
- impel,
- incite,
- kick off,
- launch,
- mobilize,
- motivate,
- move,
- move to action,
- nudge,
- power,
- promote,
- propel,
- push,
- put in motion,
- send,
- send forth,
- send off,
- set afloat,
- set agoing,
- set going,
- set on foot,
- shove,
- spark,
- start,
- start going,
- start off,
- start up,
- stimulate,
- thrust,
- whip on