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Torsten
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 #3 (permalink) Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:50 am Meaning of start off |
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Dear Mr. Alan
As you told that in question#.3 Start off means(This is usually used to indicate the start/beginning of a trip or a journey).
but in question#.9 (Who would like to "start off" the debate?)
what start off means here although Mr. Torsten explain well but it is still confusing me.
waiting for your reply
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| #4 (permalink) Sun Nov 13, 2011 14:05 pm Re: Meaning of start off |
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Mahboobeh62
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| #5 (permalink) Sun Nov 13, 2011 14:07 pm Meaning of start off |
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hi
me too i dont get the meaninig of started off
on sentence hase one meaning and the other has another .which on is true |
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Mahboobeh62
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| #6 (permalink) Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:12 am Meaning of start off |
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start off can mean start up/start sth also
Who would like to start off the debate? = Who would like to start the debate?
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Kati Svaby
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| #7 (permalink) Sat Apr 07, 2012 14:47 pm Meaning of start off |
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Hello,
I agreed totally with Torsten's and his interpretation isn't confusing. What I wrote to Miskhan who wrote this:
| Quote: | As you told that in question#.3 Start off means(This is usually used to indicate the start/beginning of a trip or a journey).
but in question#.9 (Who would like to "start off" the debate?)
what start off means here although Mr. Torsten explain well but it is still confusing me. |
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Kati Svaby
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| #8 (permalink) Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:43 am Meaning of start off |
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Hello,
I hope Mr. Alan Townend doesn't take in bad part that I publish the meaning of start off. Of course we would be very happy if you also explain it.
1.Phrasal Verb: Start off
Meaning: Make something start
Example: They STARTED OFF the meeting with an attack on our performance.
Notes:
- Separable [optional]
- International English
2.Phrasal Verb: Start off
Meaning: Begin life, a career or existence
Example: She STARTED OFF as a receptionist and ended up as the CEO.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
3.Phrasal Verb: Start off
Meaning: Begin a journey
Example: We STARTED OFF early because we knew the journey would take all day.
Notes:
- Intransitive
- International English
4.Phrasal Verb: Start off
Meaning: Make someone laugh
Example: I was trying to be serious, but their comment STARTED me OFF.
Notes:
- Separable [obligatory]
- International English
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| #9 (permalink) Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:50 am Meaning of start off |
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| thanks for explanation, it is really nice info.... |
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