开动 kāi dòng — to start; to operate; to set in motion

开动
kāi dòng

Characters: 开 · 动

Definitions

  1. to start; to operate; to set in motion

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to start
  2. to set in motion
  3. to move
  4. to march
  5. to dig in (eating)
  6. to tuck in (eating)

zdic(汉典)

  1. 机器开始运转。
  2. 舒展飘动。
  3. 开始萌发生长。

ExtDict

  1. （车辆）开行
  2. （机器）运转～机车 ㄧ轰隆隆机器～了◇～脑筋
  3. 开拔前进队伍休息了一会就～了。

Examples

  • 发动机一开动，车身微微发颤。

    As the engine started, the body trembled slightly.

  • 火车开动了，他挥着手直到看不见。

    The train pulled out, and he waved until it was out of sight.