/ˈɒnˌsɛt/
noun
An attack; an assault especially of an army.The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.(acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.A setting about; a beginning.Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.verb
To assault; to set upon.To set about; to begin.