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start-off

start-off

3.2
The first moment when a race or event begins
  • noun
translation icon : salida
  • Everyone cheered as the gun fired at the start-off of the marathon.

Because you were the start of an idea for me.

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Examples

  • The whistle marked the start-off of the race.

  • The coach gave a motivational speech at the start-off of the training session.

  • Because you were the start of an idea for me.

  • So we don't forget that it was the start of the of the story.

Synonyms

start
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1.0

The time or place when something begins

is used specifically for contest or race moments rather than for any event
opening
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350 1.0

The first part that marks the start of something, for example a ceremony

is the moment or event that marks a contest beginning rather than an introductory part
debut
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205 4.9

A first public appearance by a person or thing

is the initial moment for contests or races, not mainly a public first appearance
starting point
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69 3.0

A place, time, or situation that people use as a basis for later action

is specifically the initial moment or event marking contests, not merely a basis for work
opener
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65 2.5

The first event in a series, often a performance or game

is the single initial event marking contests rather than the first item in a series
outset
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64 3.9

The beginning of something, especially the first part

is the exact initial moment or event marking contests, not the broader early period
get-go
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  • Informal
61 6.9

The very start of an activity or project

is the neutral initial moment used in formal contexts rather than casual speech
kickoff
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37 3.7

The official start of an event or activity

is the neutral initial moment for contests rather than emphasizing formality
startup
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22 3.4

The act of starting a machine, process, or system

is the initial event or moment for contests rather than a technical machine act
launching
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18 3.6

To start something, often for the first time

is the contest's actual moment rather than the act of initiating projects
initiation
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15 4.7

The act of beginning something such as a project

is the event or moment that marks a contest rather than a procedural act
commencement
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10 4.4

The start of something, for example an event or action

is the immediate event or moment that marks a contest rather than a ceremony
jumping-off point
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7 4.2

A place, idea, or situation where new action begins

is the actual initial moment marking contests rather than a base for later work
jump-off
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  • US
4 4.1

The place or time where an event begins

focuses on the actual initial moment or event rather than a general origin location
running start
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3 3.4

A quick, strong beginning that gives an early advantage

is the neutral initial moment marking contests rather than an energetic advantage phase
starting time
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2 1.8

The planned time when something begins

refers to the actual initial moment or event, not the planned time
flying start
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  • Informal
1 3.7

A very good beginning that gives an early advantage

is the moment that marks a contest instead of a quick advantage
point of departure
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1 4.5

An idea or fact used as a starting point for discussion and work

is the concrete initial moment for contests rather than an abstract origin idea
curtain raiser
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1 5.6

A short event or performance that comes before the main show

is the event that marks a contest officially rather than an introductory performance
racing start
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3.4

The moment a race begins after a signal

is the general initial moment for contests and activities, not only races

Surface Forms

start-off singular
start-offs plural

Morphology

start-off = start + off (semi-transparent) = start + off

The meaning is broadly compositional from 'start' plus 'off', but the noun is somewhat lexicalized and does not map to a fully regular phrase-for-word interpretation.

Etymology

Start-off is made from start ('begin') and off ('away' or 'from'), like in kick-off when something begins. So start-off is the first moment or event that marks the beginning of an activity.