A pornit masina si a asteptat cateva minute sa se incalzeasca motorul.
She started the car and waited a few minutes for the engine to warm up.
Au pornit la drum in zorii zilei ca sa evite traficul.
They set out at daybreak to avoid the traffic.
A pornit sa explice, dar nimeni nu il mai asculta.
He started to explain, but nobody was listening to him any more.
