1. The act or process of beginning to provide assistance, help, or backing to someone or something
The initiation of support from the government helped the startup grow rapidly.
O início do apoio do governo ajudou a startup a crescer rapidamente.
2. The formal commencement of aid or resources directed toward a particular cause, person, or organization
The initiation of support for the refugee program was announced last week.
O início do apoio ao programa de refugiados foi anunciado na semana passada.