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Start

stɑːt

Start definitions
verb
start started starting starts
  1. begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space

    "the season starts in September"

    begin get under way go ahead get going come into being begin be born come into existence appear arrive come forth emerge erupt burst out arise originate break unfold develop crop up first see the light of day
    • embark on a continuing action or a new venture

      "I started to chat to him"

    • use a particular point, action, or circumstance as an opening for a course of action

      "the teacher can start by capitalizing on children's curiosity"

    • begin to move or travel

      "we started out into the snow"

    • begin to engage in (an occupation), live through (a period), or attend (an educational establishment)

      "she will start school today"

    • cost at least a specified amount

      "fees start at £300"

  2. (of event or process) happen or come into being

    "the fire started in the building's upper floor"

    come into being begin be born come into existence appear arrive come forth emerge erupt burst out arise originate break unfold develop crop up first see the light of day
    • cause (an event or process) to happen

      "two men started the blaze that caused the explosion"

    • (of a machine) begin operating or being used

      "what should I do if the engine won't start again?"

    • cause (a machine) to begin to work

      "we had trouble starting the car"

    • cause or enable (someone or something) to begin doing or pursuing something

      "his father started him in business"

    • give a signal to (competitors) to start in a race
  3. jerk or give a small jump from surprise or alarm

    "‘Oh my!’ she said, starting"

    flinch jerk jump twitch recoil shrink blench wince shy
    • move or appear suddenly

      "she had seen Meg start suddenly from a thicket"

    • (of eyes) bulge so as to appear to burst out of their sockets

      "his eyes started out of his head like a hare's"

    • be displaced or displace by pressure or shrinkage

      "the mortar in the joints had started"

    • rouse (game) from its lair