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to start out
01
to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal
Transitive: to start out an action or project
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
out
Base verb
start
Present tense
start out
3rd person singular
starts out
Present participle
starting out
Past simple
started out
Past participle
started out
Examples
She started out her painting by sketching the basic outlines on the canvas.
02
to embark on a journey
Intransitive: to start out | to start out on a journey
Examples
We 'll start out on our vacation tomorrow.
03
to begin with certain conditions or circumstances, which may change or evolve over time
Intransitive: to start out in a specific manner
Transitive: to start out sth in a specific manner
Examples
He started out as an intern and eventually became an integral part of the organization.
