The meaning of Head start

ˌhed ˈstɑːt

Head start – definition

noun
An instance of starting ahead of or before others, as in a race, chase, etc., sometimes by a specified amount; the fact of having such an advantage.

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In extended use: an early or initial advantage, especially over others having the same aim.

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Chiefly with capital initials. a federal educational and welfare programme in the united states, intended to help children in low-income households prepare for schooling.

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An instance of starting ahead of or before others, as in a race, chase, etc., sometimes by a specified amount; the fact of having such an advantage.

noun
In extended use: an early or initial advantage, especially over others having the same aim.

noun
Chiefly with capital initials. a federal educational and welfare programme in the united states, intended to help children in low-income households prepare for schooling.

noun
An instance of starting ahead of or before others, as in a race, chase, etc., sometimes by a specified amount; the fact of having such an advantage.

noun
In extended use: an early or initial advantage, especially over others having the same aim.

noun
Chiefly with capital initials. a federal educational and welfare programme in the united states, intended to help children in low-income households prepare for schooling.

noun
An instance of starting ahead of or before others, as in a race, chase, etc., sometimes by a specified amount; the fact of having such an advantage.

noun
In extended use: an early or initial advantage, especially over others having the same aim.

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Chiefly with capital initials. a federal educational and welfare programme in the united states, intended to help children in low-income households prepare for schooling.

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The advantage of beginning before others in a competition or other situation
Usage examples:
If we leave early, we can get a head start on the holiday traffic.

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An advantage that a person or company has compared to other people or companies
Usage examples:
Larger banks have more capital and thus a big head start., a significant/huge/massive head start, a…