compulsorystart
nounUK /kəmˈpʌlsəri stɑːt/
US /kəmˈpʌlsəri stɑːrt/
A compulsory start is a beginning that you must do and cannot skip.
The race had a compulsory start at eight o'clock, so everyone had to be ready.
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2. A start that is required by a rule or law.
The compulsory start of school means kids must go every weekday.
3. A beginning that happens whether you want it or not.
The storm's compulsory start caught the sailors by surprise.
4. An official signal that must be followed to begin something.
The referee blew the whistle for the compulsory start of the game.