to start
In the beginning
To start is to begin—to set something in motion or come into being.
You start a car, start a business, start a conversation.
The noun start is a beginning point: from the start, a fresh start.
A start can also be a sudden flinch or jerk: She woke with a start.
To start with means initially or as a first point: To start with, I'd like to thank everyone for coming.
- beginTo start something
- get goingCommence motion or activity
- launchSet into motion
- initiateTo set in motion
- set in motionCause to begin operating
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