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fast start

[/fæst stɑːrt/]
nounpl: fast starts
início rápido
1. A quick, strong beginning in a race, competition, or project
The team got off to a fast start and led throughout the game.
O time teve um início rápido e liderou durante todo o jogo.
2. Rapid acceleration or progress in the early stages
The company's fast start in the market was impressive.
O início rápido da empresa no mercado foi impressionante.
Synonyms
quick startstrong starthead startflying startearly lead
Antonyms
slow startsluggish startpoor startlate start

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
início rápido
Most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
saída rápida
Alternative form, especially in sports contexts
São Paulo
começo veloz
Formal business and sports usage
Portugal
arranque rápido
Commonly used in sports and racing contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

off to a fast start
get off to a fast start
hit the ground running
jump out to a lead
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