false start
/ˌfɔːls ˈstɑːt/noun
उच्चारण फ़ॉल्स स्टार्ट
(दौड़ में) गलत शुरुआत, संकेत से पहले दौड़ना
Core word
noun
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[C]
a situation in which a runner in a race starts before the signal has been given
(दौड़ में) गलत शुरुआत, संकेत से पहले दौड़ना
- The sprinter was disqualified for a false start.
- A false start made the officials call the athletes back to the line.
- There was a false start, and the runners had to line up again.
+ 2 more examples
- One false start is allowed before the athlete is disqualified.
- The official fired the gun again after a false start.
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[C]
an attempt to begin something that fails
असफल शुरुआत
- After several false starts, the project finally took off.
- The shop opened with a false start, but sales picked up later.
- The new bus service had a false start but is now running smoothly.
+ 2 more examples
- After a few false starts, she found the right topic for her essay.
- The campaign had a false start due to a printing error.