to start becoming more active or successful
より活動的または成功するようになる (yori katsudō-teki matawa seikō suru yō ni naru)
"The manufacturing sector began to pick up steam after months of stagnation."
"製造業は停滞の数ヶ月後に勢いを増し始めた。" (seizōgyō wa teitai no suukagetsu go ni **ikioi o mashihajimeta**)
to resign from an important position
to make progress with determination and energy
to remove or take away forcefully
to show multiple directions or places
to date someone; to spend time with someone romantically
to earn enough money to cover costs without profit or loss
