begin: Meaning and Definition of

be•gin

1. to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start: The story begins with their marriage.
2. to come into existence; arise; originate: The custom began during the Civil War.

1. to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of (some action): Begin the job tomorrow.
2. to originate; be the originator of: civic leaders who began the reform movement.
3. to succeed to the slightest extent in (fol. by an infinitive): The money won't even begin to cover expenses.

Be•gin

1. 1913–92, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1977–83; Nobel peace prize 1978.