start out
Third Person
starts out
Present Participle
starting out
Past Tense
started out
Past Participle
started out
1
to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal
transitive
- She started out her painting by sketching the basic outlines on the canvas.
- He started out his fitness journey by purchasing a gym membership and scheduling his first workout.
- The team started out their research project by gathering relevant data and conducting initial experiments.
- They started out the business venture by securing funding and establishing a solid business plan.
Antonyms:
2
to embark on a journey
- We'll start out on our vacation tomorrow.
- They started out on their road trip early in the morning.
- The participants started out on the charity walk to raise awareness.
- We decided to start out early in the morning to avoid the traffic.
3
to begin with certain conditions or circumstances, which may change or evolve over time
- He started out as an intern and eventually became an integral part of the organization.
- I started the project out with a simple outline that evolved into a comprehensive plan.
- She started out her career as a junior developer and worked her way up to a managerial position.
- The novel started out slowly but became more engaging as the story unfolded.
- The software started out as a basic tool and underwent several updates to become more advanced.