start

noun

1
the act of starting something
he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations
2
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital
his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen
3
a sudden involuntary movement
he awoke with a start
4
the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
with an hour's start he will be hard to catch
5
a signal to begin (as in a race)
the starting signal was a green light
the runners awaited the start
6
the beginning of anything
it was off to a good start
7
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
8
the time at which something is supposed to begin
they got an early start
she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her

1
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
We began working at dawn
Who will start?
2
set in motion, cause to start
The U.S. started a war in the Middle East
The Iraqis began hostilities
3
play in the starting lineup
4
bring into being
He initiated a new program
Start a foundation

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