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start down
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. empezar a caminar por (on foot)
We started down the road toward the village.Empezamos a caminar por la carretera que llevaba al pueblo.
b. comenzar a manejar por (in a car)
I started the car, pulled out of the garage, and started down the avenue.Prendí el carro, salí del garaje, y comencé a manejar por la avenida.
2. (figurative) (to begin doing)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. empezar por
If I make some money by less than legal means, but no one gets hurt, what's the big deal? - Once you start down that road, it's a slippery slope.Si gano un poco de dinero por medios poco legales, pero no le hago daño a nadie, ¿cuál es el problema? - Una vez que empiezas por ese camino, entras en terreno resbaladizo.
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