Start over Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈoʊvɝ
START OH-ver
stˈɑːt/ /ˈəʊvɐ
STAHT OH-vuh
Definition
To stop what you are doing and begin again from the beginning.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English. Often used after a mistake, or when you want a fresh beginning. Common phrases: "Let's start over," "Can we start over?" Similar to "begin again" but more conversational. Not the same as "start from scratch," which means to build from nothing.
Spanish: empezar de nuevo - volver a empezarPortuguese (BR): recomeçar - começar de novoPortuguese (PT): recomeçar - começar de novoChinese (Simplified): 重新开始Chinese (Traditional): 重新開始Hindi: फिर से शुरू करनाArabic: البدء من جديد - البدء من الصفرBengali: আবার শুরু করা - নতুন করে শুরু করাRussian: начать заново - начать сначалаJapanese: やり直すVietnamese: bắt đầu lạiKorean: 다시 시작하다Turkish: baştan başlamak - yeniden başlamakUrdu: دوبارہ شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai lagi - mulai dari awal
Example Sentences
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is just start over.
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If you make a mistake, you can always start over.
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I decided to start over with a new job in another city.
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Please erase the board and start over.
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This recipe isn't working—let's just start over from scratch.
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After the argument, they agreed to start over and try again.
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