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    Begin

    /bɪˈɡɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to start or commence (something)
    She decided to begin her homework early in the evening.
    to be the first part of a sequence or event
    The concert will begin at 7 PM sharp.
    to originate or arise from a source
    The river begins in the mountains and flows down to the valley.
    to undertake an activity or process
    It's important to begin your day with a healthy breakfast.
    to initiate a process or action
    They plan to begin the renovation of the house next month.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from be- ‘about’ + gin (from Old English gina ‘to open up’).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    begin with:
    to start by doing something
    begin again:
    to start over or restart something
    to begin to:
    to start the action of doing something
    let's begin:
    a phrase used to indicate the start of an activity
    beginner's luck:
    the idea that a newcomer may succeed unexpectedly

    Related Words

    starting point
    the place or time at which something starts
    introduction
    the act of bringing something into use or operation for the first time
    genesis
    the origin or mode of formation of something
    onset
    the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant

    Slang Meanings

    light it up
    Let's light it up and get this party started!
    kick off
    We're going to kick off the event with a bang!