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Phrase(s): start someone off (on something)
to cause someone to begin on a task or job. • I have to start Jeff off on this task, then I will talk to you. • I will start off my workers on the job tomorrow., Phrase(s): start off (by doing something)
to begin a process by doing a particular thing first. • Can I start off by singing the school song? • That’s a good way to start off., Phrase(s): start off
to begin; to set out on a journey. • When do you want to start off ? • We will start off as soon as we can get everything packed., Phrase(s): start off (on something)
1. to begin a series or sequence. • Today I start off on the first volume of my trilogy. • I am ready to start off now. 2. to begin a journey. • When do we start off on our trip? • I’m ready to start off. What about you?
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Set out on a trip, as in We plan to start off in the morning. [Early 1800s] Also see START OUT. 2. 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.
American Heritage Idioms