Definition of "begin" in Englisch

verb

1. (ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

   • I began playing the piano at the age of five.
   • Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation.
   • The program begins at 9 o’clock on the dot.
   • I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun.

2. (intransitive) To come into existence.

noun

1. (nonstandard) Beginning; start.