Make a start on Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
MAYK uh START awn
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒn
MAYK uh STAHT on
Definición
To begin doing something, especially when starting a new task or project.
Uso & Matices
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for tasks, projects, plans, or activities: 'make a start on dinner,' 'make a start on homework.' Slightly more tentative/polite than 'start,' suggesting beginning something but without finishing it right away.
Spanish: empezar con - comenzar conPortuguese (BR): começar - começar a fazerPortuguese (PT): começar - começar a fazerChinese (Simplified): 开始做 - 着手进行Chinese (Traditional): 開始做 - 著手進行Hindi: शुरुआत करनाArabic: يبدأ فيBengali: শুরু করা - হাতে নেওয়াRussian: приступить к - начатьJapanese: 取りかかるVietnamese: bắt đầu - khởi độngKorean: 착수하다 - 시작하다Turkish: başlamak - işe koyulmakUrdu: آغاز کرنا - شروعات کرناIndonesian: memulai - mulai mengerjakan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I'm going to make a start on my homework now.
basic
Let's make a start on dinner.
basic
We should make a start on the project soon.
basic
I know it's late, but I'll make a start on cleaning the kitchen.
natural
If you make a start on packing now, you'll finish faster tomorrow.
natural
Even if you only make a start on the essay tonight, it's better than nothing.
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