start
start
stɑ:rt
staart
British pronunciation
/stɑːt/

Definition & Meaning of "start"in English

to start
01

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

Transitive: to start doing sth | to start to do sth
to start definition and meaning
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He started singing along to the song on the radio.
1.1

to initiate movement toward a specific destination or direction

Intransitive: to start to a direction | to start for a destination
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At dawn, the explorers started toward the mountain to begin their ascent.
1.2

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

Intransitive
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He started when the car honked loudly behind him.
1.3

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

Transitive: to start sth as sb/sth
Intransitive: to start as sb/sth
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He started as a part-time cashier but was promoted to store manager.
1.4

to come into existence or begin to happen

Intransitive: to start point in time | to start in a specific manner | to start
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It started as a small blog, but over time, it grew.
02

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

Intransitive: to start point in time | to start somewhere
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The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread throughout the house.
2.1

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

Transitive: to start sth
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The faulty wiring started a fire that destroyed the building.
2.2

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

Intransitive
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The engine took a few tries before it finally started on the cold morning.
2.3

to cause a machine or device to begin operating or functioning

Transitive: to start a device, machine, or engine
to start definition and meaning
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She started the coffee machine to brew a fresh pot for the morning.
Start
01

the action or process of beginning something

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She made a start on her research paper by drafting the introduction.
02

the initial moment or location from which something originates

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The project is scheduled to launch at the start of the fiscal year.
03

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

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The scholarship provided him with a solid start towards achieving his dream of becoming a doctor.
04

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

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He was excited to secure a start in the prestigious marathon after months of training.
05

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

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He was thrilled to earn a start in the football game, playing as a quarterback.
06

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

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She gave a start when the alarm suddenly went off.
07

an advantage gained by starting a race or journey before others

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He secured a significant start in the marathon by taking off before the official gun sounded.
08

an unexpected event that causes surprise

Old useOld use
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It was quite a start to find a famous celebrity sitting next to her on the train.
09

the location or point where a race or competition begins

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The runners lined up at the start, waiting for the signal to begin the marathon.
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