launching

(noun) the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time.

(noun) the act of beginning something new. Synonyms: introduction, debut, first appearance, unveiling, entry. Example: "They looked forward to the debut of their new product line."

(noun) the act of propelling with force. Synonyms: launch.

(verb) set up or found. Synonyms: establish, set up, found, launch. Example: "She set up a literacy program."

(verb) propel with force. Synonyms: launch. Examples: "Launch the space shuttle." "Launch a ship."

(verb) launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage. Synonyms: launch. Example: "Launch a ship."

(verb) begin with vigor. Synonyms: plunge, launch. Examples: "He launched into a long diatribe." "She plunged into a dangerous adventure."

(verb) get going; give impetus to. Synonyms: launch, set in motion. Examples: "Launch a career." "Her actions set in motion a complicated judicial process."

(verb) smoothen the surface of. Synonyms: launch. Example: "Launch plaster."