start
🇺🇸
/stɑːrt/
🇬🇧
/stɑːt/
verb
A1
To begin an activity or use something.
I start work at nine.
A1
To cause something to begin or to begin happening.
What time does the show start?
A1
To activate a machine or vehicle.
He started the recording.
A1
To create or establish something.
They want to start a family.
A2
To begin from a certain point or situation.
The trail starts just outside the town.
B1
To begin in a particular way that may change later.
It started as a hobby and grew from there.
R
To set off on a journey.
What time are we starting tomorrow?
R
To move suddenly in a direction, often due to surprise.
He started for the door, but I blocked his way.
R
To react to a stimulus, especially due to surprise or fear.
The sudden noise made her start.
noun
A2
The beginning of something.
The campaign is off to a promising start.
B2
The act of beginning an activity.
We need to get an early start in the morning.
B2
An opportunity to begin something successfully.
Moving to a different school gave Sally a fresh start.
R
The place where a race begins.
The runners walked up to the start line.
R
An advantage given to someone at the beginning of a race.
I gave the younger children a start.
R
An occasion when someone competes in a game or race.
He has scored three goals in his last three starts.
R
A sudden movement caused by surprise or fear.
You gave me quite a start!
translation
To begin an activity or use something.; To cause something to begin or to begin happening.; To activate a machine or vehicle.; To create or establish something.; To begin from a certain point or situation.; To begin in a particular way that may change later.; To set off on a journey.; To move suddenly in a direction, often due to surprise.; To react to a stimulus, especially due to surprise or fear.
The beginning of something.; The act of beginning an activity.; An opportunity to begin something successfully.; The place where a race begins.; An advantage given to someone at the beginning of a race.; An occasion when someone competes in a game or race.; A sudden movement caused by surprise or fear.
Word Forms
3rd Present
starts
Progressive
starting
Past
started
Perfect
started
Plural
starts