No. 462 in Turkish
harekete
"To action" or "into motion."
In a sentence
Harekete geçmek için önce bir plan yapalım.
Let's create a plan first to take action.
Here, 'harekete geçmek' is a compound phrase meaning 'to take action' and 'harekete' functions as the object of the implied motion.
Bu mekanizma harekete geçtiğinde, kapı açılır.
When this mechanism is activated, the door opens.
In this sentence, 'harekete geçmek' is used to describe the activation of a mechanism, and 'harekete' again functions in the context of motion or change.
Otomobil harekete hazır bir şekilde bekliyor.
The car is waiting in a position ready for motion.
'Harekete hazır' describes readiness for motion, with 'harekete' serving as the goal or target of the readiness.
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