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to start
01
to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.
Transitive: to start doing sth | to start to do sth
Example
He started singing along to the song on the radio.
I started learning a new language last month.
Example
At dawn, the explorers started toward the mountain to begin their ascent.
After saying goodbye, she started for the train station to catch the early morning train.
Example
He started when the car honked loudly behind him.
I started when I heard the loud noise outside.
Example
He started as a part-time cashier but was promoted to store manager.
He started as a newspaper delivery boy earning $ 5 a week.
02
to come into existence or become active from a particular place or specific time
Intransitive: to start point in time | to start somewhere
Example
The fire started in the kitchen and quickly spread throughout the house.
The concert will start promptly at 7 p.m., so please be on time.
Example
The faulty wiring started a fire that destroyed the building.
She started the rumor that quickly spread throughout the office.
2.2
(of a machine or device) to begin functioning or operating
Intransitive
Example
The engine took a few tries before it finally started on the cold morning.
When the computer starts, it displays the company's logo on the screen.
Start
01
the action or process of beginning something
Example
She made a start on her research paper by drafting the introduction.
Even a small donation is a start towards achieving our fundraising goal.
Example
The project is scheduled to launch at the start of the fiscal year.
She marked the start of her new job with a celebratory lunch.
03
the initial conditions or opportunities a person experiences at a beginning, which can influence their future development and success
Example
The scholarship provided him with a solid start towards achieving his dream of becoming a doctor.
Her internship at the law firm was the start she needed to launch her legal career.
04
the opportunity or instance of being entered into a race as a contestant
Example
He was excited to secure a start in the prestigious marathon after months of training.
The track meet gave her a start in the 100-meter dash alongside elite athletes.
05
the opportunity or instance of being selected to participate as a starter in a sports team at the beginning of a game
Example
He was thrilled to earn a start in the football game, playing as a quarterback.
After weeks of hard work, she received her first start as a defender in the soccer match.
Example
She gave a start when the alarm suddenly went off.
She felt a start when the unexpected flash of lightning lit up the room.
07
an advantage gained by starting a race or journey before others
Example
He secured a significant start in the marathon by taking off before the official gun sounded.
The runner received a ten-second start over the rest of the competitors in the 5 K race.
08
an unexpected event that causes surprise
Old useExample
It was quite a start to find a famous celebrity sitting next to her on the train.
The unexpected announcement at the meeting was a real start for everyone involved.
09
the location or point where a race or competition begins
Example
The runners lined up at the start, waiting for the signal to begin the marathon.
The coach reminded the runners to stay behind the start line until the race officially began.
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