plays out
- unfoldsSpreads from closed state
- developsComes into being gradually
- transpiresComes to pass
- happensComes about, unfolds
- occursComes about, befalls
concludes · resolves · drama · scene · scenario · unravels · evolves · materializes · finale · endgame · outcome · climax · inevitable · watches · waits · tension · sequence · events
completion/unfolding
plays outstalls
Delays or compartments
aborts · falls apart · fizzles · halts · breaks down
initiation vs. conclusion
plays outbegins
Starts to happen
starts · kicks off · commences · gets started · originates