Meaning of the word "start off" in English

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start off

US /stɑːrt ˈɔːf/
UK /stɑːrt ˈɔːf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to begin a journey or activity

Example:
We decided to start off early to avoid traffic.
Let's start off with a quick introduction.
2.

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

Example:
The new employee started off with great enthusiasm.
The company started off as a small family business.
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