start

A noun referring to the beginning or initial point of something, such as an event, process, or journey.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее начало или начальную точку чего-либо, например события, процесса или путешествия.esSustantivo que designa el comienzo o punto inicial de algo, como un evento, proceso o viaje.frNom désignant le commencement ou le point initial de quelque chose, comme un événement, un processus ou un voyage.deSubstantiv, das den Beginn oder Ausgangspunkt von etwas bezeichnet, etwa eines Ereignisses, Prozesses oder einer Reise.ptSubstantivo que designa o começo ou o ponto inicial de algo, como um evento, processo ou viagem. Também pode indicar um sinal ou impulso para começar uma ação.zh名词，指某事物的开始、起点或开端，例如事件、过程或旅程的起始阶段。arاسم يدل على البداية أو النقطة الأولى لشيء ما، كحدث أو عملية أو رحلة.

1. Beginning A1 formal

   The point or moment when something begins.

   • The race will have a 9 AM start.
   • This is just the start of our journey.
   • We need a good start to the project.

   ruНачалоescomienzofrdébutdeAnfangptIníciozh开始arالبداية

   Sinónimos: beginningcommencementdawninceptionkickofflaunchonsetoutset

   Antónimos: closeconclusionendfinishtermination

2. Sudden movement B1 formal

   A quick, involuntary movement caused by surprise or fear.

   • She gave a start when the door slammed.
   • He jumped with a start at the loud noise.
   • The cat made a start at the sudden flash.

   ruВздрогнутьesSobresaltofrsursautdeZuckenptsobressaltozh惊跳arاندفاع مفاجئ

   Sinónimos: flinchjerkjumpshudderspasmtwitchwince

3. Advantageous position B2 informal

   An initial lead or advantage in a competition or race.

   • He got a head start in the marathon.
   • The team had a good start in the league.
   • She has a start on the competition with her experience.

   ruПреимущество в началеesVentaja inicialfravance initialedeVorsprung zu BeginnptVantagem inicialzh先机arأفضلية البداية

   Sinónimos: advantageedgehead startlead

   Antónimos: disadvantagehandicap

• starts plural form
• starts' possessive plural form
• start's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the beginning of an action, process, or event.

ruГлагол, обозначающий начало действия, процесса или события.esVerbo que indica el comienzo de una acción, proceso o evento; también puede referirse a iniciar algo o ponerlo en marcha.frVerbe indiquant le début d'une action, d'un processus ou d'un événement.deVerb, das den Beginn einer Handlung, eines Prozesses oder eines Ereignisses bezeichnet.ptVerbo que indica o início de uma ação, processo ou evento. Também pode significar ligar ou fazer funcionar algo, ou começar a participar de uma atividade.zh表示开始一个动作、过程或事件的动词。也可指启动机器、设备或程序，以及着手做某事。arفعل يدل على الشروع في فعل أو عملية أو حدث، أو البدء بتشغيل شيء ما.

1. Begin something A1 formal

   To begin doing something or cause something to begin.

   • The meeting will start at 9 AM.
   • She started learning Spanish last year.
   • He started the car and drove away.

   ruНачатьescomenzar algofrcommencerdeAnfangenptComeçarzh开始arيبدأ

   Sinónimos: begincommenceembark oninaugurateinitiatelaunchopenset about

   Antónimos: ceaseconcludeendfinishstopterminate

2. Make something operate A1 formal

   To cause a machine, engine, or device to begin functioning.

   • Start the engine before driving.
   • She started her computer to check emails.
   • Press the button to start the washing machine.

   ruЗапуститьesPoner en funcionamientofrDémarrer (un appareil)deStartenptLigarzh启动arتشغيل

   Sinónimos: activatecrankengageigniteset in motionswitch ontriggerturn on

   Antónimos: ceasecuthaltkillshutstop

3. Establish or found B1 formal

   To create or set up something new, like a business or organization.

   • They started a new company in 2020.
   • He started his own restaurant last month.
   • She started a charity to help animals.

   ruОсноватьesfundarfrfonder, créerdeGründenptFundarzh创办arأسَّسَ

   Sinónimos: createestablishfoundinitiateinstitutelaunchoriginateset up

4. Sudden movement B1 informal

   To make a sudden involuntary movement from surprise or fear.

   • The loud noise made her start.
   • He started when someone tapped his shoulder.
   • The cat started at the sight of the dog.

   ruВздрогнутьessobresaltofrsursauterdeZusammenfahrenptSobressaltozh惊跳arاِرْتَاعَ

   Sinónimos: blenchflinchjerkjumprecoilshytwitchwince

• started past participle
• started past simple
• starting present participle
• starts third person singular

Variantes phrasal: start outstart up