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 incite; to bring about by urging or encouraging
to goad or urge (a person) forward, especially to wicked actions; to provoke