start out

US /stɑːrt aʊt/

UK /stɑːrt aʊt/

1.

to begin a life or career in a particular way

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He started out as a humble apprentice.

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The company started out small, but grew rapidly.

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begin commence originate embark set off

2.

to leave a place or begin a journey

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We need to start out early to avoid traffic.

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They started out on their adventure with great excitement.

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depart set off set out leave head out

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start to start with start on at start up start-up start off starting line