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start off
verb
(intr) to set out on a journey
to be or make the first step in an activity; initiate
he started the show off with a lively song
(tr) to cause (a person) to act or do something, such as to laugh, to tell stories, etc
Idioms and Phrases
Set out on a trip, as in We plan to start off in the morning . [Early 1800s] Also see start out .
start someone off . Cause someone to set out or to begin something, as in Mother packed their lunches and started them off , or Paul started them off on their multiplication tables . [Early 1700s] For start off on the right foot , see get off on the right foot .
Example Sentences
“Construction firms don’t start off with a business plan of, ‘Let’s hire undocumented workers,’” Turmail said.
I want to start off talking about some of the comments from WelcomeFest.
"Whilst it can start off as smiles, very quickly we can see that relationship break down."
The ROG Xbox Ally will let gamers access their Game Pass subscription library on-the-go, in effect meaning members will start off with hundreds of games.
"It was the day it was meant to be to start off with, it was perfect," he said.
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