Start out Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈaʊt
START-owt
stˈɑːt/ /ˈaʊt
STAHT-owt
Definition
To begin a journey, career, or process, often focusing on the initial stages or first steps of something new.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used for careers, journeys, and projects. 'Start out' emphasizes the beginning or early state, not just the first action ('start'). Often collocates with 'as' ('start out as a teacher'), or 'by' ('start out by learning basics').
Spanish: empezar - comenzar - iniciar (un camino/carrera)Portuguese (BR): começar - iniciar (carreira/jornada)Portuguese (PT): começar - iniciar (carreira/jornada)Chinese (Simplified): 开始（旅程/事业） - 起步Chinese (Traditional): 開始（旅程/事業） - 起步Hindi: शुरू करना (करियर/यात्रा)Arabic: يبدأ (مسار/رحلة)Bengali: শুরু করা - শুরু করা (ক্যারিয়ার/ভ্রমণ/প্রক্রিয়া)Russian: начинать - начинать путьJapanese: 始める - 出発するVietnamese: bắt đầu - khởi đầuKorean: 시작하다 - 출발하다Turkish: başlamak - yola çıkmakUrdu: شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai - memulai perjalanan
Example Sentences
I started out as a waiter before becoming a chef.
basic
We start out early in the morning on our hike.
basic
Children often start out learning to read with simple books.
basic
She didn't start out as an expert, but she learned quickly.
natural
When you start out, don't worry about making mistakes.
natural
Most businesses start out small and grow over time.
natural