commence checking

[kəˈmens ˈtʃɛkɪŋ]
verb phrase
começar a verificar; iniciar a verificação
1. to start the process of examining, inspecting, or reviewing something
We will commence checking the documents tomorrow morning.
Começaremos a verificar os documentos amanhã de manhã.
2. to begin auditing or inspecting accounts, records, or systems
The auditor will commence checking the company's financial records.
O auditor iniciará a verificação dos registros financeiros da empresa.
3. to start performing quality control or inspection procedures
Quality control will commence checking all manufactured units.
O controle de qualidade começará a verificar todas as unidades fabricadas.
In Brazilian business environments, 'começar a verificar' is commonly used in formal contexts such as audits, quality control, and administrative procedures. The phrase is professional and neutral, frequently appearing in official documentation and corporate communications. In the USA, 'commence checking' is more formal and legal in tone, often used in official reports, contracts, and business protocols.
NYC Slang
start checkin' things out; get the ball rollin' on the inspection
Synonyms / Sinônimos
begin checkingstart inspectinginitiate verificationstart examiningbegin auditing
Antonyms / Antônimos
cease checkingstop verifyingend inspectiondiscontinue examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
começar a verificar; iniciar a verificação
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
começar a checagem; iniciar a verificação
common in business and technical environments
Rio de Janeiro
começar a conferir; iniciar a checagem
widely used in both formal and casual speech
Portugal
começar a verificação; iniciar a conferência
formal register preferred in official documents

Related Words

verificationinspectionexaminationauditquality controlreview

Related Idioms & Phrases

commence operations
commence proceedings
get the show on the road
hit the ground running
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