start

Meaning of start in English

Noun

1. the first part of something

at the start of the month

2. the act of setting out on a journey; departure

make an early start

3. the place at which a start is made; starting point

4. the beginning of an action, condition, work etc.

a start in business

Verb

1. begin, happen, or appear

The meeting starts at 4 p.m.
It started raining.
The fire started in the kitchen.

2. set out; begin to go somewhere

Let's start at 9 o'clock.
I must start out early.
The train starts from Platform No. 3.

3. set in motion; begin to move

The engine wouldn't start at first.

4. jump in surprise; startle

She started at the sound of my voice.
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