View synonyms for start off

start off

verb

intr to set out on a journey
to be or make the first step in an activity; initiate
he started the show off with a lively song
tr to cause (a person) to act or do something, such as to laugh, to tell stories, etc

There was something about the man that Matt liked, in spite of the deceit he had practised at the start-off of their acquaintance.

These were for use only when an emergency made it necessary to take a start-off from land.

Somewhat late, we realize that not a great deal has been said about weather conditions for the start-off.

It would wear off in time, but it takes time for it to wear off; and it had to go pretty rusty for a start-off.

It had a sensational start-off, and action was at high tension every minute.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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