an den Start
Translation
to the start, at the starting line, to the launch
Examples
Die Läufer gehen an den Start.
The runners go to the start.
Das neue Projekt wird an den Start gebracht.
The new project is being launched.
Grammar Patterns
an den Start gehen/bringen/treten to go/bring/step to the start The runners go to the start.
Similar Words
am Anfang (at the beginning), zu Beginn (at the start)
Etymology
Made up of 'an' (to/at) + 'den' (the, accusative masculine) + 'Start' (start). Literally 'to the start'.
Memory Tips
Imagine athletes going to the 'Start' line for a race. This phrase is also used figuratively for launching projects.