| star | a signal to begin (as in a race) |
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| star | the beginning of anything |
| star | a line indicating the location of the start of a race |
| star | the time at which something begins |
| star | take the first step or steps in carrying out an action |
| star | set in motion, cause to start |
| star | play in the starting line-up, in team sports |
| star | bring into being |
| star | get off the ground |
| star | get going or set in motion |
| star | begin or set in motion |
| star | move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm |