Meaning of start in English
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
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.
She started at the sound of my voice.