Start is a common English word with multiple meanings:
1. To begin doing something: "Let's start the meeting."
2. The beginning of something: "It's a good start."
3. To cause something to begin: "He started the car."
4. To suddenly move because of fear or surprise: "She started when the phone rang."
5. In sports, the beginning of a race: "The runners are at the start line."
6. A small advantage in a competition: "He was given a 10-second start."