Start up with Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
START-uhp-with or START-uhp-with
stˈɑːt/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɪð
STAHT-uhp-with
Definition
To begin an activity, process, or conversation by using or including something or someone first.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, typically used for describing how something is initiated—commonly with plans, meetings, meals, or conversations. Often followed by a noun or activity. Not as commonly used as a set phrase; do not confuse with 'start up' meaning to found a company.
Spanish: empezar con - comenzar conPortuguese (BR): começar com - iniciar comPortuguese (PT): começar com - iniciar comChinese (Simplified): 从……开始 - 用……开始Chinese (Traditional): 從……開始 - 用……開始Hindi: के साथ शुरू करनाArabic: يبدأ بـ - يبدأ معBengali: শুরু করা - শুরু করা দিয়েRussian: начать с - начать при помощиJapanese: から始める - で始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu với - khởi động vớiKorean: ~로 시작하다 - ~으로 시작하다Turkish: ile başlamakUrdu: سے شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai dengan - mulai dengan
Example Sentences
Let's start up with some introductions.
basic
She likes to start up with a cup of tea in the morning.
basic
We will start up with the main topic today.
basic
Can we start up with the easy questions before moving on?
natural
He always starts up with a joke to break the ice.
natural
If you don't mind, I'll start up with some background about our project.
natural