begin
verb
ADV. (all over) again Once it has finished, the video automatically begins again. We had to begin all over again.
VERB + BEGIN be due to, be expected to, be scheduled to The entertainment was due to begin at 8.30.| be ready to | be about to, be going to A new life was about to begin for him.
PREP. by Let's begin by writing down a few ideas.| with We will begin with a brief discussion of the problems. Can you think of a word beginning with V?
PHRASES begin at the beginning Begin your story at the beginning, and carry on to the end.
