To start
Example: He starts the car and drives to work
Definition
"To start" means to begin an action, process, or event. It involves initiating something that was not previously in motion or operation, such as starting a car, a project, or a conversation. For example, he starts the car and drives to work.
Etymology
The verb "to start" comes from the Old English 'steart,' meaning a tail or a sudden movement. Over time, it evolved to mean the beginning of an action or motion, reflecting the idea of a quick or sudden initiation. Did you know? The word's original sense related to a sudden darting movement, much like an animal starting to run.
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"To start" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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