start off

There was something about the man that Matt liked, in spite of the deceit he had practised at the start-off of their acquaintance.

These were for use only when an emergency made it necessary to take a start-off from land.

Somewhat late, we realize that not a great deal has been said about weather conditions for the start-off.

It would wear off in time, but it takes time for it to wear off; and it had to go pretty rusty for a start-off.

It had a sensational start-off, and action was at high tension every minute.