STARTING GATE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase starting gate. (close relations)
Definition of STARTING GATE
Best Alternative Words for STARTING GATE
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| beginning | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event consisting of the start of something • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the first part or section of something • the place where something begins, where it springs into being • the act of starting something adjective satellite • serving to begin | ||||||||
| commencement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin • an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred • the act of starting something | ||||||||
| debut | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of beginning something new • the presentation of a debutante in society verb • present for the first time to the public • appear for the first time in public • make one's debut | ||||||||
| inception | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events | ||||||||
| initiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal entry into an organization or position or office • the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new • wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge • an act that sets in motion some course of events | ||||||||
| introduction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of beginning something new • the first section of a communication • formally making a person known to another or to the public • a basic or elementary instructional text • a new proposal • the act of putting one thing into another • the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new | ||||||||
| kickoff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a start given to contestants | ||||||||
| launch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck • the act of propelling with force verb • set up or found • propel with force • launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage • begin with vigor • get going; give impetus to • smoothen the surface of | ||||||||
| opening | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • first or beginning noun • an open or empty space in or between things • a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise • becoming open or being made open • the first performance (as of a theatrical production) • the act of opening something • opportunity especially for employment or promotion • the initial part of the introduction • a possible alternative • an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity • a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made • an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship • a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess • the first of a series of actions | ||||||||
| outset | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||||
| start | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • the beginning of anything • the time at which something is supposed to begin • a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) • a sudden involuntary movement • the act of starting something • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • a signal to begin (as in a race) • the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) verb • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action • set in motion, cause to start • depart for someplace • have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense • bring into being • get off the ground • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • get going or set in motion • begin or set in motion • begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job • play in the starting lineup • have a beginning characterized in some specified way • begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object • bulge outward | ||||||||
| threshold | nounn | |||||||
noun • the starting point for a new state or experience • the smallest detectable sensation • the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close • the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway • a region marking a boundary | ||||||||
| starting stall | nounn | |||||||
noun • a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course | ||||||||
