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start line

[/stɑːrt laɪn/]
nounpl: start lines
linha de saída
1. The line marking the beginning point of a race or competition
The runners gathered at the start line, ready for the sprint.
Os corredores se reuniram na linha de saída, prontos para o sprint.
2. The designated position where competitors begin an event
All participants must be behind the start line until the signal is given.
Todos os participantes devem estar atrás da linha de saída até o sinal ser dado.
Synonyms
starting linestarting pointline of departure
Antonyms
finish lineend line

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha de saída
Most common term used in sports contexts
São Paulo
linha de partida
Alternative usage, equally acceptable
Portugal
linha de partida
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the start line
cross the start line
on the start line
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