start out
Embark on something
Start out means to begin a journey, process, or course of action: We started out at dawn, She started out as an intern and worked her way up.
It emphasizes the initial stage or point of departure, often implying development or change will follow.
Start out can also indicate original intent or condition: I started out to write a short story but ended up with a novel.
To set in motion
- commenceTo set underway
- launchSet into motion
- kickoffOpening play in football
- onsetStarting point of something
outset · dawn · genesis · origin · debut · introduction · inception · threshold
Board for travel
- set forthDepart or explain formally
- set offDepart or trigger
- departLeave a place
- ventureRisky new undertaking
leave · hit the road · take off · set sail · get going · push off · sally forth · make tracks
initiate
To set in motion
onset · outset · dawn · genesis · origin · debut · introduction · inception · threshold · foundation
embark
Board for travel
venture · leave · hit the road · take off · set sail · get going · push off · sally forth · make tracks · get underway