start-off
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Definition
- Noun:
- The beginning of something, especially an event or activity: "start-off" refers to the initial point or commencement of a process, competition, or event.
- A signal or action that begins a contest or race: In competitive contexts, it is the official moment when participants begin.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The start-off of the marathon was delayed due to heavy rain. (The beginning of the marathon was delayed due to heavy rain.)
- A loud gunshot served as the start-off for the bicycle race. (A loud gunshot served as the signal to begin the bicycle race.)
Advanced Usage
- "to give someone/something a start-off": to provide an initial advantage or opportunity.
- The scholarship gave her career a great start-off. (The scholarship provided a very advantageous beginning for her career.)
Variants and Related Words
- Kickoff (n): An alternative term, often used interchangeably, especially for sporting events or projects.
- The project kickoff is scheduled for Monday.
- Start (n/v): The base form, a more general term for a beginning.
- Commencement (n): A more formal synonym for a beginning or start.
Synonyms
- Beginning: The point in time or space at which something starts.
- Onset: The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
- Outset: The start or beginning of something.
Related Phrases
- From the start-off: From the very beginning.
- We encountered problems from the start-off. (We encountered problems from the very beginning.)
Notes on Usage
- "Start-off" is primarily used as a noun. The phrasal verb form is "start off" (two words).
- As a phrasal verb, "to start off" means to begin a journey, activity, or speech.
- We will start off the meeting with introductions. (We will begin the meeting with introductions.)
- He started off by thanking everyone for coming. (He began his speech by thanking everyone for coming.)
Noun
- a start given to contestants
- I was there with my parents at the kickoff