start
start
begin operation
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start with Chinese translation
start usage examples
We need to start the dishwasher after dinner so we don't leave dirty plates in the sink.
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start belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
start synonyms
What's the difference between start / turn on / switch on / run / boot / launch
Turn on the lamp — it's getting dark.
Switch on the kettle so the water boils.
can mean to start or to operate something (e.g. run a program or run a machine).
Run the installer to set up the software.
to start up a computer or load its operating system (technical).
Boot the server after maintenance is complete.
to start or introduce something (apps, products, campaigns); can be formal and purposeful.
Launch the application from the Start menu.
informal phrase meaning to start an engine or boot a computer.
Fire up your laptop before the meeting starts.
to make accessible (e.g. open a file or app); sometimes used to mean start an app.
Open the app to sign in.
to formally begin a process or action; more formal and procedural than 'start'.
Initiate the approval procedure before ordering.
to make something active or usable (e.g. a feature, account, or device function).
Activate the feature in settings to use it.
Begin the presentation now, please.
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How to pronounce start and what this word means
start means start. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce start
/tə ˈstɑːt/
start translation
start
start examples
Remember to start the backup before you leave the office.
start transcription
/tə ˈstɑːt/, /stɑrt/
Questions about this word
start meaning: what does it mean?
begin operation
start pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
start is pronounced as /tə ˈstɑːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
start definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Remember to start the backup before you leave the office. Translation: Не забудь запустить резервное копирование перед уходом из офиса.
Is start part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
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Is start part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, start can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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