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Meaning of from a standing start | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

From rest, a standstill or motionless state.

Examples

“From a standing start⟳, the trains must achieve⟳ 360kph (225mph) and run⟳ 40km (25 miles) in 535 seconds (8mins 55secs).”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

from A to B from A to izzard from A to Z from A to Zed from A to Zee from aardvark to zymurgy

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