began operations

[bɪˈɡæn ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz]
verb phrase
iniciou operações
1. started conducting business or functioning as an organization
The company began operations in 2015 with a small team.
A empresa iniciou operações em 2015 com uma pequena equipe.
2. commenced working or running a facility, service, or activity
The new factory began operations last month.
A nova fábrica iniciou operações no mês passado.
3. started executing planned actions or procedures
The hospital began operations after receiving regulatory approval.
O hospital iniciou operações após receber aprovação regulatória.
This phrase is predominantly used in formal business and corporate contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. It appears frequently in company announcements, financial reports, and news articles about business expansion. In Brazil, it's commonly used in official communications from companies, government agencies, and international organizations operating in the country.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
started operationscommenced operationsopened for businessstarted functioninglaunched operations
Antonyms / Antônimos
ceased operationsended operationsshut down operationssuspended operationshalted operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciou operações
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
iniciou operações / começou a operar
Both forms widely used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
iniciou operações / entrou em operação
Alternative form 'entrou em operação' also common
Portugal
iniciou operações / começou as operações
Similar usage to Brazil, with slight preference for article 'as'

Related Words

operationaloperational readinessbusiness operationscommencelaunchstartup

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the ground running
get up and running
go live
open the doors
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