Angol

start

gb/stˈɑɹt/ us/stˈɑɹt/
A1 Angol
~ 1100
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Ige A1 action
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begin an action or activity

To begin doing something.

Használati minta: to start [doing something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'start' with 'begin' in formal writing; 'begin' is often preferred in formal contexts.
Szinonimák
begin (Slightly more formal; otherwise interchangeable in most contexts.)
Antonimák
stop (Means to bring an action or activity to an end.)
Szókapcsolatok
start work |start talking |start running |start cooking |start studying
Témák
daily life |work |communication |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • I will start writing my report after lunch.
  • She started learning Spanish last year.
  • They started building the bridge in March.
  • He starts work at 9 a.m. every day.
  • We should start packing for our trip.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I start my homework after dinner.
  • She starts school at eight o'clock.
  • We start to play football at five.
  • He starts to read a book.
  • They start to cook dinner.
Ige A2 action
2

make something begin to work

To make a machine or vehicle work.

Használati minta: to start [a machine/vehicle]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'start' with 'open' for devices; 'open' is for files, programs, or doors, not for engines.
Szinonimák
activate (More formal or technical, often used for systems or devices.)
Antonimák
shut down (Means to stop a machine or system from operating.)
Szókapcsolatok
start a car |start the engine |start the computer |start the washing machine
Témák
technology |transportation
Példák
  • I can't start the car because the battery is dead.
  • Press this button to start the washing machine.
  • She started the engine and drove away.
  • He started the computer to check his email.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I start my car in the morning.
  • She starts the computer to play games.
  • He starts the engine of his bike.
  • We start the fan when it is hot.
Főnév A2 entity
3

the beginning of something

The first part of something.

Szinonimák
beginning (Direct synonym; 'start' is slightly more informal.)
Antonimák
end (The final part of something.)
Szókapcsolatok
at the start |from the start |the start of the race |new start
Témák
time |events |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The start of the movie was very exciting.
  • We were late for the start of the meeting.
  • From the start, he was honest about his intentions.
  • They made a fresh start in a new city.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The start of the day is busy.
  • I was happy at the start of the game.
  • We wait for the start of class.
  • She was tired from the start.
Ige B1 action
4

initiate creation or existence

To make something new begin or exist.

Használati minta: to start [a business/project]
Szinonimák
establish (More formal; often used for institutions or systems.)
Antonimák
end (To bring an activity or existence to a close.)
Szókapcsolatok
start a business |start a family |start a project
Témák
business |projects |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • They started a new restaurant downtown.
  • She started her own company last year.
  • He started a blog about travel.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I want to start a shop.
  • They start a new club in school.
  • She starts a small garden.
Ige B2 action
5

move suddenly from fear/surprise

To move quickly because you are surprised or afraid.

Szinonimák
flinch ('Flinch' suggests a smaller movement, often from pain or fear.)
Antonimák
remain still (Means not moving despite surprise or fear.)
Szókapcsolatok
start in surprise |start violently
Témák
emotions |body
Példák
  • She started when she heard the loud bang.
  • He started violently as the door slammed shut.
  • I started at the sound of footsteps behind me.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I start when I hear a loud noise.
  • She starts when someone shouts.
  • He starts when he sees a big dog.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
start
IPA
GB/stˈɑɹt/
US/stˈɑɹt/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
start (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (start)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: start
  • Plural: start, starts
Verb
  • Base: start
  • 3rd Person Singular: starts
  • Present Participle: starting
  • Past: started
Szócsalád
Forms
starts noun starting verb started verb
Core family
starter noun B1
Related words
restart verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
stop verb A1 finish verb A2
Kifejezések

get off to a good start

1
/ɡˈɛt ˈɔf tə ə ɡˈʊd stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

have a successful beginning

To have a successful beginning of an activity or event.

Példák
  • The project got off to a good start thanks to careful planning.
  • Our team got off to a good start in the tournament.

jump-start

1
/d͡ʒˈʌmp stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

help something begin quickly/strongly

To help something begin quickly and with energy, especially by giving extra help at the beginning.

Példák
  • The government hopes lower taxes will jump-start the economy.
  • A good breakfast can jump-start your day.

make a fresh start

1
/mˈeɪk ə fɹˈɛʃ stˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase

begin again in an improved way

To begin again in a new and better way after problems or mistakes.

Példák
  • After moving cities, she made a fresh start.
  • He decided to make a fresh start after changing careers.

start over

1
/stˈɑɹt ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb

begin again from scratch

To begin something again from the beginning.

Példák
  • If you make a mistake, just start over.
  • We decided to start over after losing all our data.

start up

1
/stˈɑɹt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb

begin operating or functioning

To begin working or operating, especially for machines or businesses.

Példák
  • The car won't start up in this cold weather.
  • They started up a tech company last year.

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