Definition of start verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive, intransitive] to begin doing or using something. start (something) I start work at nine. He's just started a new job. The kids start school next week. I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. More @Wikipedia
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