# at the start of sth

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/at-the-start-of-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This means 'at the beginning of' something, like an event, a period, or a process.

## Examples

- We always sing a song at the start of class.
- The director gave a short speech at the start of the meeting to explain the project goals.
- At the start of the long winter, the villagers gathered enough wood and supplies to ensure they would survive the freezing months ahead.

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