to start with

To begin an activity or a movement; set out.

To have a beginning; commence. See Synonyms at begin.

To move suddenly or involuntarily: started at the loud noise.

To come quickly into view, life, or activity; spring forth.

Sports To be in the initial lineup of a game or race.

To protrude or bulge.

To become loosened or disengaged.

To commence; begin.

To set into motion, operation, or activity.

To introduce; originate.

Sports

1. To play in the initial lineup of (a game).

2. To put (a player) into the initial lineup of a game.

3. To enter (a participant) into a race or game.

To found; establish: start a business.

To tend in an early stage of development: start seedlings.

To rouse (game) from its hiding place or lair; flush.

To cause to become displaced or loosened.

1. A beginning; a commencement.

2. The beginning of a new construction project: an application for a building start.

3. A starting line for a race.

4. A signal to begin a race.

5. An instance of beginning a game or race: a pitcher who won his first five starts.

A place or time of beginning.

Sports

1. A starting line for a race.

2. A signal to begin a race.

3. An instance of beginning a game or race: a pitcher who won his first five starts.

A startled reaction or movement.

A part that has become dislocated or loosened.

A position of advantage over others, as in a race or an endeavor; a lead.

An opportunity granted to pursue a career or course of action.