begin inspection

[bɪˈɡɪn ɪnˈspɛkʃən]
verb phrase
iniciar inspeção
1. to start the process of examining or reviewing something carefully and officially
The safety inspector will begin inspection of the building tomorrow morning.
O inspetor de segurança iniciará a inspeção do edifício amanhã de manhã.
2. to commence a formal examination or audit
The quality control team will begin inspection of the new products.
A equipe de controle de qualidade iniciará a inspeção dos novos produtos.
In Brazil, 'iniciar inspeção' is commonly used in professional, industrial, and governmental contexts. This phrase is frequently used in quality assurance, building safety, customs procedures, and workplace audits. The formality of the phrase makes it standard in official reports and communications across both Brazilian Portuguese and American English business environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
start inspectioncommence inspectioninitiate inspectionundertake inspection
Antonyms / Antônimos
end inspectioncomplete inspectionfinish inspectionconclude inspection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciar inspeção
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
começar a inspeção
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dar início à inspeção
more formal variation used in official documentation
Portugal
iniciar a inspeção
similar to Brazilian Portuguese but may prefer 'dar início'

Related Words

inspectioninspectorexamineauditsurveyreview

Related Idioms & Phrases

begin a thorough inspection
begin surprise inspection
begin routine inspection
begin detailed inspection
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