at the outset

Definitions

At the very beginning or start of a process or event.

From the initial point in time.

Examples

At the outset of the project, we established clear goals to ensure everyone was aligned.

The team faced several technical challenges at the outset, but they managed to resolve them quickly.

Synonyms

at the beginning initially to start with from the start in the first place

Antonyms

at the end finally in the conclusion eventually at the finish