стартовал

This is the 1977th most frequent Russian word.

стартовал

"Started" or "launched."

This usage implies that the project has begun, an official or noticeable commencement.

Проект стартовал в прошлом месяце.

The project started last month.

Here, 'стартовал' is used to describe the action of beginning to engage in a task, emphasizing a prompt or rapid onset.

Ученик стартовал выполнение задания сразу после объяснения.

The student began the task immediately after the explanation.

In this context, 'стартовал' refers to initiating a specific movement or action in a timed or competitive setting.

Гонщик стартовал с финишной прямой за двадцать секунд до окончания гонки.

The racer started from the final straight twenty seconds before the end of the race.