CEFR A1

start

verb

Meaning

To begin doing something or to make something begin.

Examples

Let's start the meeting now.
The film starts at 8 PM.

Synonyms: begin, commence, initiate, launch

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start (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /stɑːrt/

Definition

To begin doing something or to make something begin.

Examples

Let's start the meeting now.
The film starts at 8 PM.
She started her new job yesterday.

How to Use start

start doing something (collocation): Begin an activity. — "He started learning English last year."
start to do something (collocation): Begin an activity. — "It started to rain an hour ago."
start up (phrasal verb): To begin operating or functioning (often for machines or businesses). — "The old engine finally started up."

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