a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
having important effects or influence
the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
get off the ground
bulge outward
the time at which something is supposed to begin
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
get going or set in motion
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
a signal to begin (as in a race)
bring into being
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
set in motion, cause to start
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
a sudden involuntary movement
begin or set in motion
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
leave
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
the act of starting something
play in the starting lineup
the beginning of anything
