upaliti

Serbo-Croatian

/upǎːliti/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to set fire to, set on fire, burn, light, ignite
  • (reflexive) catch fire, go up in flames
  • (transitive) to turn on (light or electrical device), to switch on, start (a machine)
  • (reflexive) to inflame, become inflamed, puff up, swell up
  • (informal) to work, to work out, to turn out well, come off, succeed

Etymology

Prefix from Serbo-Croatian paliti.

Origin

Serbo-Croatian

paliti

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