start off
Third Person
starts off
Present Participle
starting off
Past Tense
started off
Past Participle
started off
1
to begin to act, happen, etc. in a particular manner
- The event started off with an inspiring speech from the keynote speaker.
- The workshop started off with an introduction to the basic concepts of the subject.
- The project will start off once the necessary approvals are obtained.
- The meeting will start off with a brief introduction from the chairperson.
- The book starts off with a mysterious prologue that sets the tone for the story.
2
to begin a journey or movement
- We will start off early in the morning to avoid traffic on our road trip.
- The hikers plan to start off at the trailhead and reach the summit by midday.
- To explore the city, we decided to start off from the main square.
- The train will start off from the station promptly at 9 AM.
- As the race began, the runners prepared to start off from the starting line.
3
to begin the early stages of a period of one's life or profession, often a significant period
transitive
- She started off her artistic journey by experimenting with different mediums and exploring various art forms.
- He started his retirement off by traveling the world and pursuing his long-held passions.
- The company started off its expansion by establishing a strong online presence and targeting new markets.
- They started off their marriage by taking a romantic honeymoon to create lasting memories.
- The student started off her academic journey by enrolling in elementary school, paving the way for future educational pursuits.
4
to assist someone in initiating an activity or a task
transitive
- She started off her new colleague by explaining the project requirements and providing relevant documents.
- He started off the interns by assigning them small tasks to familiarize them with the work environment.
- The teacher started off the students by giving them a clear outline of the assignment and offering examples for reference.
- They started off the volunteers by providing training sessions and assigning them specific roles.
- Can you start off the team members by sharing your expertise and demonstrating the first steps of the process?
5
to begin with a particular role, quality, or condition before possibly changing over time
- She started off as a beginner, but now she is an expert.
- The day starts off cold but warms up by afternoon.
- He started off as a teacher, and now he's a school principal.
- The movie starts off as a comedy, but turns into a thriller.
- The day started off sunny, but it became cloudy later.