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).

Том сел обратно в свой джип и завёл мото́р.Tom got back in his Jeep and started the engine.

Том сел в маши́ну и завёл дви́гатель.Tom got into the car and started the engine.

Я никогда особо не ду́мал о том, чтобы завести́ дете́й.I've never really thought about having children.

Я пыта́лся завести́ друзе́й.I tried to make friends.

Мы хоти́м завести́ ребёнка.We want to have a baby.

Том не смог завести́ мото́р.Tom couldn't start the motor.

Я хочу́ вы́йти замуж и завести́ дете́й.I want to get married and I want to have kids.

Я пыта́лась завести́ друзе́й.I tried to make 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