· the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
Synonym(s): beginning, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting_time, showtime, offset
Hypernym(s): point, point_in_time
· an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
Synonym(s): commencement_exercise, commencement_ceremony, graduation, graduation_exercise
Hypernym(s): exercise
· the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"
Hypernym(s): change_of_state