start out

/stˈɑːt ˈaʊt/

/stˈɑːɹt ˈaʊt/

to start out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: start]

to begin to act, happen, or move

synonyms : begin

antonyms : end

leave

synonyms : depart

Examples

1. The business started out like a house on fire.

2. The company's marketing campaign started out strong, but it has been losing steam in recent weeks as interest from consumers has waned.

3. After my negative prediction for the season, I certainly ate dirt when the team started out undefeated.

4. He overslept and had to rush, starting out late for his morning jog.