завести́

verb, perfective

Somewhat often used word (top 2,000)

Translation

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

Заведи велосипе́д. Ты не пожале́ешь об э́том, если вы́живешь.Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live.
Я завёл но́вый те́кстовый реда́ктор.I've got a new word processor.
Я не смог завести́ маши́ну.I couldn't get my car started.
Я хочу́ завести́ но́вых друзе́й.I want to make new friends.
Родители не разреша́т мне завести́ соба́ку.My parents won't let me have a dog.
Я ду́маю, мне пора завести́ соба́ку.I think it's time for me to get a dog.
Том сел обратно в свой джип и завёл мото́р.Tom got back in his Jeep and started the engine.
Том завёл маши́ну.Tom started the car.
Фома сел в свою́ маши́ну, завёл мото́р и уе́хал.Tom got into his car, started the engine, and drove away.
Я хочу́ жени́ться и завести́ дете́й.I want to get married and I want to have kids.

Note: Stress change.

Imperative
ты	заведи
вы	заведите

Active present
Active past	завёдший	someone who was doing
Passive present
Passive past	заведённый	something which was being done
Gerund present
Gerund past	заведя́	while doing (past)