завести́

verbperfective aspect (partner заводи́ть)somewhat often used word (top 2,000)

1.
to get, acquire, have ( relationship)
2.
start, wind up, to set
завести машину - to start a car
3.
establish
Это возможность завести новые знакомства. - It's an opportunity to establish new acquaintanceships.

Motion info

завести́ is derived from the unidirectional verb of motion вести́ with prefix за- (go behind / start).

Всегда хоте́л завести́ себе ручную бе́лочку.I’ve always wanted to have a pet squirrel.

Я хочу́ завести́ но́вых друзе́й.I want to make new friends.

Мы с Мэри планируем завести́ двоих дете́й.Mary and I plan to have two children.

Заведите буди́льник на семь часо́в.Set the alarm clock for seven o'clock.

Опять завела ста́рую пе́сню.You're giving me the same old line.

Фома не мо́жет завести́ свою́ маши́ну.Tom can't get his car to start.

Том хоте́л завести́ не́сколько но́вых друзе́й.Tom wanted to make some new friends.

Note: Stress change.

Imperative
ты	заведи
вы	заведите

заво́д
factory; winding mechanism
води́ть
to drive; to lead; to manipulate
заведе́ние
institution
завести́сь
to be acquired; to start; to infest; (colloquial) to get worked up
заводи́ться
start; be established; get worked up
вести́
to lead; to conduct; to drive; to behave oneself; to keep a record; to lead a road
обзавести́сь
acquire