starting time
Definition
Noun: - The specific point in time when an event, activity, or process is scheduled or intended to begin.
Usage
The term "starting time" is used to indicate the official or planned beginning moment of something. It is a neutral, factual term common in schedules, announcements, and instructions. - Please check the starting time of the conference on the website. - The starting time for the movie is 7:30 PM.
Advanced Usage
- "from the get-go": An informal idiom meaning from the very beginning. It is synonymous with "from the start" and emphasizes the initial point of an event or understanding.
- She knew from the get-go that he was the man for her. (This implies her understanding began at the very first moment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Start (noun): The beginning point of an event or action. Often used interchangeably with "starting time" but can be more general.
- They got an early start.
- Kickoff (noun): Informal term for the starting time of an event, especially a game or meeting.
- What's the kickoff for the football match?
- Commencement (noun): A formal word for the beginning or start of something.
- The commencement of the ceremony is at noon.
Synonyms
- Beginning
- Onset
- Outset
Related Phrases
- Start time: A common alternative phrasing with identical meaning to "starting time".
- The start time is flexible.
Noun
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the time at which something is supposed to begin
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they got an early start
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she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
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