startovat

Startovat is a Czech verb that has multiple meanings depending on the context. Its most common translation into English is "to start" or "to begin." This can refer to initiating an action, a process, or an event. For example, "startovat auto" means "to start a car," and "startovat přednášku" means "to start a lecture."

In a technical or mechanical sense, "startovat" can also mean "to launch" or "to take off." This is often used in the context of aviation, where "startovat letadlo" means "to take off an airplane." Similarly, it can refer to the launch of a rocket or spacecraft.

Beyond these literal interpretations, "startovat" can be used figuratively. It can imply initiating a competition or a race, as in "startovat v závodě," meaning "to start in a race." It can also suggest the commencement of a journey or an undertaking. The precise nuance of "startovat" is therefore best understood through the surrounding words and the overall situation in which it is used.