(informal) To make a start on; to begin to tackle. / (informal) To attack verbally or physically.

(of a machine) That starts by itself. / (of a person) Energetic and resourceful.

(sometimes figuratively) The place where a journey starts. / The first steps when commencing an activity.

present participle of kick start

present participle of start up

plural of starting pitcher

(baseball) A pitcher who is usually used to start a game; a member of a team's rotation. Compare relief pitcher. / (baseball) A pitcher who is recorded to begin the game.

plural of starting point

present participle of jump-start

(US, basketball) The five players who are initially playing for a team at the start of a game.