Running start

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA start to a race in which a contestant is already at full speed before reaching the starting line or take-off point.

2.NounAn initial advantage at the beginning of some action or pursuit; a head start.

"His background in the military gave him a running start in his engineering career.; The basketball season got off to a running start last week."

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