start

startとは　意味・定義・例文

Noun 名詞

1. the first part of something

始まり

at the start of the month

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

出発

make an early start

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

出発点

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

開始, 着手

a start in business

Verb 動詞

1. begin, happen, or appear

始まる; 起こる, 生じる; 現れる｜～を始める

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

2. set out; begin to go somewhere

出発する

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

動き出す, 始動する｜～を動かす, ～を始動させる

The engine wouldn't start at first.

4. jump in surprise; startle

飛び上がる, 驚く

She started at the sound of my voice.