To begin digging in the earth at the start of a new construction, or, originally, for cultivation.
To initiate a new venture, or to advance beyond previous achievements.
To separate from the ground on takeoff; to become airborne.
To lift off the sea bottom when being weighed.
To come into existence; to have origin or beginning; to spring, be derived (from, with).
To cause (someone or something) to be; to bring (someone or something) into existence; to produce or initiate a person or thing.