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 …

STARTING definition: 1. happening or used at the beginning of a process: 2. The starting players in a team are the ones…. Learn more.

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 …

Starting definition: being a price, amount, player lineup, etc., fixed at the beginning.. See examples of STARTING used in a sentence.

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 …

Synonyms for STARTING: beginning, initial, opening, first, earliest, pioneer, original, inaugural; Antonyms of STARTING: last, final, latter, concluding, latest, following, terminal, ultimate

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 …

When do you start your course / your new job? We'll be starting (the session) at six o'clock. Can you start (= begin a new job) on Monday? [ + -ing verb ] They started build ing the house in …

1 day ago · OFFICIAL GRID: Who's where in Vegas as Tsunoda starts from pit lane The full official starting order for Saturday's 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix in the United States.

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 …