to start a conversation or friendship
commencer une conversation ou une amitié (commencer une conversation ou une amitie)
"He easily strikes up conversations with strangers."
"Il engage facilement des conversations avec des inconnus." (il engage facilement des conversations avec des inconnus)
to make policies consistent with those of another country or...
to listen to someone until they have finished speaking
to make yourself emotionally vulnerable or honest
to reduce spending or expenses
to increase the amount or level of production
to find ways to avoid or overcome difficulties