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start out

1 of 1verb
/ˈstɑrt ˈaʊt/
Forms:starts out,starting out,started out,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.
Synonyms:
set outset aboutbegincommencestartget downget
Antonyms:
end
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.
Synonyms:
partset outset offstarttake offset forthdepart
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.