starten

Definitions of starten
  1. verb
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
    synonyms: aanvangen, beginnen, inzetten, openen, opstarten
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    antonyms:
    afsluiten, besluiten, beëindigen, eindigen, stoppen, termineren
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    afspringen
    set off quickly, usually with success
    inwerken
    start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
    aanheffen
    begin with vigor
  2. verb
    start running, functioning, or operating
    synonyms: aangaan, aanslaan, afgaan
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    type of:
    aangaan
    begin or set in motion
  3. verb
    get going or set in motion
    synonyms: opstarten, start
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    antonyms:
    afstoppen, houden, stoppen, tegenhouden
    cause to stop
    types:
    aantrappen, aanzwengelen
    start by cranking
    aanduwen
    start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery
  4. verb
    set in motion, cause to start
    synonyms: opstarten
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    antonyms:
    afsluiten, besluiten, beëindigen, eindigen, stoppen, termineren
    bring to an end or halt
    types:
    binnenleiden
    be a precursor of
    openen
    get off the ground
    aangaan, aankondigen, inhuldigen, inleiden, inluiden
    commence officially
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