The Open Dictionary

start

名詞

UK/stɑːt/
US/stɑːrt/

定義 start 名詞

beginning

  1. B1Singular

    the point at which something begins.

    • From the outset, we had doubts about the product's efficacy.

    • They declared the initiation of a new business undertaking.

    • The weather was favorable at the commencement of the week.

  2. C2Countable

    the act of initiating an action or endeavor.

    • We need to commence preparations for the brochure next week.

advantage

  1. C2Singular

    an advantage afforded to an individual or group at the inception of an activity.

    • We provided the youngest participants a head start of five seconds at the race's commencement.

movement

  1. Singular

    a sudden, involuntary movement of the body resulting from surprise or fear.

    • He awoke with a jolt.

    • She was startled as I entered.

片語 start 名詞

  • for a start

    As the initial step or action; the first in a sequence of items or events.

    • For a start, let's collect names and phone numbers, and then we can gather more detailed information.

  • from start to finish

    Encompassing the entirety of something, from its inception to its conclusion.

    • The movie was captivating from start to finish.

動詞

UK/stɑːt/
US/stɑːrt/

定義 start 動詞

begin

  1. A1TransitiveIntransitive

    to commence an activity or process.

    • At what time will you initiate your course/new employment?

    • We will begin the session at 6:00 PM.

    • Are you able to commence work on Monday?

  2. B2TransitiveIntransitive

    to establish and initiate the operations of a business or organization.

    • She founded her own software enterprise.

    • Many new eateries have begun operations in this locale.

  3. B1TransitiveIntransitive

    to cause to begin; to initiate or trigger an event or process.

    • A new series focusing on wildlife has commenced broadcasting on Monday evenings.

    • The police suspect that the fire was deliberately started by arsonists.

  4. A1TransitiveIntransitive

    to initiate an activity or series of actions with a specific point or person.

    • The speaker began by describing her voyage to China.

    • Please respond to my inquiries one by one, beginning with Lucy.

    • You could initiate the process by weeding the flowerbeds.

  5. Intransitiveinformal

    to initiate an action of complaining or causing annoyance.

    • Don't initiate an argument with me; we are not going, and that is final!

    • "It would be helpful if Richard did some work." "Oh, don't even get me started on Richard!"

point

  1. IntransitiveVerb + adv/prep

    to commence a journey or process from a specified location or point.

    • The commencement point for the running event is the entrance to the park.

    • We must depart early, as the journey will require six hours.

    • Relate to me what transpired—begin at the very start.

movement

  1. Intransitive

    to react with a sudden, involuntary movement due to surprise or alarm.

    • The ringing telephone startled him.

function

  1. B2TransitiveIntransitive

    to initiate the function of a machine or system, or cause it to function.

    • I am experiencing difficulty in starting my vehicle.

    • The engine refuses to start.

片語 start 動詞

  • get started

    to begin or initiate an activity or task

    • We should get started on this project this afternoon.

  • start a family

    to begin the process of having one's first child.

    • After dating for many years, they decided it was time to start a family.

  • start work

    to begin employment or to commence one's job

    • He started work at a tech company after graduating from university.

  • start something

    To initiate a dispute or physical altercation.

    • They seemed like they wanted to start something at the bar, but security intervened quickly.

  • to start with

    Initially, or as the first item in a series of things.

    • To start with, we need to confirm the availability of all participants.

片語動詞 start

  • start on something

    to initiate the handling of something, or to commence utilization of it

    • I decided to start on the new project today.

  • start (something) up

    When a company or institution is established or set in motion, or if someone initiates one, it comes into existence and commences to operate.

    • She decided to start up a coffee shop from home and worked hard to get it running.

  • start out

    to commence your life journey, or the career phase of your life, in a specific manner

    • She decided to start out her career as a teacher after graduating from university.

  • start (something) off

    to initiate an activity or process by performing an action, or to cause something to commence through an action

    • His speech started off the discussion at the meeting.

  • start over

    to commence something anew, possibly adopting a different approach.

    • After experiencing a setback, he decided to start over and look for job opportunities again.

  • start on at someone

    to commence criticizing someone vehemently regarding their actions

    • The boss started on at her about her work ethic when she was late.

  • start someone off

    to assist someone in beginning an activity, particularly a task or job

    • She decided to start the new employee off on his first project.