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Definition false start in British English

false start noun

[countable] noun
1

a situation at the beginning of a race when one person starts too soon

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
2

an unsuccessful attempt to start something

Example

After a few false starts, he took over the company last month.

Synonyms and related words
attempt effort struggle
Definition false start in British English