To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.
To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.
To separate from the ground on takeoff; to become airborne.
To lift off the sea bottom when being weighed.
To get involved in; to investigate or explore.
To divide, to be a factor of.
To attack; to assault physically.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see go, into.