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start inspection

[/stɑrt ɪnˈspɛkʃən/]
verb phrase
iniciar a inspeção
1. To begin the process of examining or reviewing something systematically for quality, safety, or compliance
We will start inspection of the building tomorrow morning.
Vamos iniciar a inspeção do edifício amanhã de manhã.
2. To commence an official examination or audit
The health inspector will start inspection of the restaurant next week.
O inspetor de saúde iniciará a inspeção do restaurante na próxima semana.
Synonyms
begin inspectioncommence inspectionstart examiningbegin reviewinitiate inspection
Antonyms
end inspectioncomplete inspectionfinish inspectionconclude inspection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciar a inspeção
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
começar a inspeção
Alternative form commonly used
Portugal
dar início à inspeção
Preferred formal usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

start the ball rolling
get the show on the road
open the books
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