Meaning of the word "start off" in English

What does "start off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

start off

US /stɑːrt ˈɔːf/

UK /stɑːt ɒf/

to begin a journey or activity

Example:

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We decided to start off early to avoid traffic.

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Let's start off with a quick introduction.

Synonym:

begin commence set off kick off embark

to have a particular quality or characteristic at the beginning of a period or process

Example:

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The new employee started off with great enthusiasm.

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The company started off as a small family business.

Synonym:

originate commence inaugurate launch