begin, commence, start, initiate, inaugurate, usher in mean to take the first step in a course, process, or operation. begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable. begin, opposed to end, is the most …

His mother started the craft market at the community center. You’ve been starting trouble all morning.

to appear or come suddenly into action, life, view, etc.; rise or issue suddenly forth. to spring, move, or dart suddenly from a position or place. The rabbit started from the bush. to be among the entrants in …

This British colloquialism apparently had the earlier sense of bracing one-self for an effort, probably in reference to the way runners pull up their socks before starting off on a race. Or the expression may …

Here are some possible ways of starting a conversation or getting the audience's attention before a talk or speech: I didn’t start worrying/ to worry until she was 2 hours late. She started work in the mill …

a place where, or a time when, a beginning is made, as in a race; starting point ahead from the start

As a verb, start means to begin an activity or event. Some people turn to the last page of a book before they even start it, so they'll be prepared for the ending. Start can also mean to move suddenly in …

Aug 24, 2025 · The act of something that starts.

Present participle of start. The act of something that starts. Constant startings and stoppings. Her heart was starting to flutter. Donnie's starting to speak. When are you starting? Starting with a …

- starting A signal to begin (as in a race) "the runners awaited the start"; - starting signal A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game "The runners took their positions at the start"; - starting …