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British pronunciation/stˈɑːt/
American pronunciation/ˈstɑɹt/

Definition & Meaning of "start"

to start
01

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

to start definition and meaning
1.1

to initiate movement toward a specific destination or direction

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The bus will start from the station in five minutes.
He started for the airport as soon as he received the call.
We should start early if we want to reach our destination on time.
As soon as the meeting ended, she started for the exit.
1.2

to suddenly make an involuntary movement in reaction to a shock or surprise

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He started when the car honked loudly behind him.
She started when the cat suddenly jumped onto her lap.
I started when I heard the loud noise outside.
The loud thunder made the baby start.
1.3

to begin to engage in something such as a profession, period of education, etc.

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She started her career as a journalist by writing for a local newspaper.
They started as actors before becoming successful film directors.
He started as a part-time cashier but was promoted to store manager.
1.4

to come into existence or begin to happen

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The play started with a dramatic monologue.
The river starts in the mountains and flows into the sea.
It started as a small blog, but over time, it grew.
Let's start the meeting with a brief overview of the agenda.
The project will start as soon as all the necessary resources are secured.
02

to come into existence or become active from a particular place or specific time

2.1

to cause something to come into existence or become active from a particular place or specific time

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Who started the fight at the party last night?
I always start my morning with a cup of coffee.
He's always trying to start a fight with his brother.
I'm not sure who started the rumor about the new employee.
She's eager to start the training program for her new job.
2.2

(of a machine or device) to begin functioning or operating

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The engine started with a loud roar.
The lawn mower started on the first try.
The generator started automatically when the power went out.
2.3

to cause a machine or device to begin operating or functioning

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She started the dishwasher after dinner.
Can you start the car for me?
He started the blender to make a smoothie.
She started the washing machine to do the laundry.
We need to start the computer to begin the presentation.
Start
01

the action or process of beginning something

02

the initial moment or location from which something originates

03

the initial conditions or opportunities a person experiences at a beginning, which can influence their future development and success

04

the opportunity or instance of being entered into a race as a contestant

05

the opportunity or instance of being selected to participate as a starter in a sports team at the beginning of a game

06

an abrupt physical reaction, often as a result of surprise or shock

07

an advantage gained by starting a race or journey before others

08

an unexpected event that causes surprise

09

the location or point where a race or competition begins

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She starts her class at 8am every weekday.
She started using a new skincare product for her acne.
He started singing along to the song on the radio.
I started learning a new language last month.
The restaurant started offering a new menu item that became popular.
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