set in motion (v.)

• actuate
• animate
• bundle
• compel
• drive
• energize
• float
• force
• forward
• foster
• galvanize
• goad
• impel
• incite
• launch
• mobilize
• motivate
• move
• nudge
• power
• promote
• propel
• push
• send
• shove
• spark
• start
• stimulate
• thrust