launching

Plural: launchings

Noun

• the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
• the act of beginning something new
• the act of propelling with force
• The act by which something is launched; a launch.

Verb

• set up or found
• propel with force
• launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage
• begin with vigor
• get going; give impetus to
• smoothen the surface of
• present participle and gerund of launch

Examples

• The launching of the Titanic.

Synonyms

debut, entry, establish, first appearance, found, introduction, launch, plunge, set in motion, set up, unveiling

Antonyms

abolish