to move suddenly because of surprise or fear
She started when the cat jumped onto the table.
The sudden bang made the baby start in his sleep.
to separate or cause something to separate; to leave each other
The crowd parted to let the ambulance through.
After the meeting, the colleagues parted with friendly hugs.
✦ Old English partian “to share, divide”, from Latin pars “piece, portion”.
to record, map, or plan something carefully so that its details or progress can be followed
Scientists chart the migration routes of whales every year.
We’ve charted a route through the mountains for tomorrow’s hike.
✦ Derived from the noun sense; first used as a verb in the early 17th century meaning ‘to make a map’.
to carry or move something heavy or in large amounts from one place to another, often with effort
We had to cart the old sofa up three flights of stairs.
Tania carted her art supplies to the park for the outdoor class.
