To start; to launch.
To make the first kick in a game or part of a game.
To suddenly become more active.
To shut down or turn off suddenly.
To force the weaning of a bovine cow's calf by restricting the calf's access to its mother's udders. Used figuratively or literally.
To be overcome with anger, to start an argument or a fight.
To dismiss; to expel; to remove from a position.
To have a fight or argument start.
To die or quit permanently.
To embark; start a voyage.
To extend an additional quantity of sail (i.e. to spread a sail or sails).