Phrasal Verbs

start off

This page is about the phrasal verb start off

Meaning

to begin in a particular way or with a particular act

Synonym

begin

For example

  • start off The chairman stood up and said, "I'd like to start off by welcoming our guests."

  • start sth off with sth They always start their meetings off with a prayer.

Quick Quiz

Religious people often start off a meal by

a. saying a prayer of thanks

b. passing bread and wine

c. drinking beer and singing
a) saying a prayer of thanks b) passing bread and wine c) drinking beer and singing

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