It means to start talking to someone.
I initiated a conversation. (Initiate means to start.)
He has a crush on her, but he's too shy to initiate a conversation. The girl scouts have a ceremony to initiate new troop members.
One can initiate a conversation with the opposite gender the same way that they would their own. Saying hello and introducing oneself is an old standby that usually works.
European Americans
He will be really confident and initiate conversation and probably ask you out.
"Cut the ice" and, more commonly "Break the ice" mean "to initiate a conversation".
No, not at all. When I met my second husband he was shy and found it difficult to initiate a conversation, but he listened well. I just took the lead and talked so he wouldn't feel uncomfortable and eventually he came around. A good sense of humor always helps.
Initiate the conversation and if they are rude, look for some nice people to get to know.
If you are the one to always begin a conversation, maybe you are more outgoing and confident than others.
Initiate a conversation with the employer to discuss any concerns
Initiate conversation, talk about common interests, entertain them, and show friendliness towards the group.
Usually if a guy likes a girl he will try to initiate conversation.