start

Definitions of start in various dictionaries:

noun - the beginning of anything

noun - the time at which something is supposed to begin

noun - a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

noun - a sudden involuntary movement

noun - the act of starting something

noun - a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

noun - a signal to begin (as in a race)

noun - the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

verb - take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

verb - set in motion, cause to start

verb - leave

verb - have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

verb - bring into being

verb - get off the ground

verb - move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

verb - get going or set in motion

verb - begin or set in motion

verb - begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

verb - play in the starting lineup

verb - have a beginning characterized in some specified way

verb - begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

verb - bulge outward

To begin an activity or a movement; set out.

To have a beginning; commence.

To move suddenly or involuntarily: started at the loud noise.

To come quickly into view, life, or activity; spring forth.

To be in the initial lineup of a game or race.

To protrude or bulge.

To become loosened or disengaged.

To commence; begin.

To set into motion, operation, or activity.

To introduce; originate.

Sports.

To play in the initial lineup of (a game).

To put (a player) into the initial lineup of a game.

To enter (a participant) into a race or game.

To found; establish: start a business.

To tend in an early stage of development: start seedlings.

To rouse (game) from its hiding place or lair; flush.

To cause to become displaced or loosened.

A beginning; a commencement.

The beginning of a new construction project: a large number of new housing starts this year.

A place or time of beginning.

Sports.

A starting line for a race.

A signal to begin a race.

An instance of beginning a game or race: a pitcher who won his first five starts.

A startled reaction or movement.

A part that has become dislocated or loosened.

A position of advantage over others, as in a race or an endeavor; a lead.

To cause trouble.

At the beginning; initially.

In any case.

verb - to set out

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