pokretati

1. to start; to launch; to initiate
   Oni stalno pokreću nove projekte. — They keep launching new projects.
   Opština pokreće akciju čišćenja parkova. — The municipality is launching a park clean-up campaign.
2. (of a machine, program) to drive; to power; to run
   Ovaj motor pokreće celu fabriku. — This engine powers the whole factory.
   Svako jutro pokrećem računar i proveravam mejl. — Every morning I start my computer and check my email.
3. (of an issue, topic) to raise
   On uvek pokreće to pitanje na sastancima. — He always raises that issue at meetings.
4. (of a person) to drive; to motivate
   Šta te pokreće da ustaješ tako rano? — What drives you to get up so early?
5. (of a body, object) to move; to set in motion
   Teško pokreće povređenu ruku. — He can barely move his injured arm.
   Vetar pokreće lišće na drveću. — The wind moves the leaves on the trees.

Present tense: pokrećem; the perfective is pokrenuti.