Russian-English translations for стартовать

• begin
  I began playing the piano at the age of five.   Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation
  The program begins at 9 oclock on the dot.    I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun
• open
  Turn left after the second open door
  It was as if his body had gone to sleep standing up and with his eyes open
  an open hand; an open flower
• start
  The movie was entertaining from start to finish.
  He woke with a start.
  Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.