He started up at the sudden movement in the shadows.
ছায়ায় হঠাৎ আন্দোলনে সে চকিত হয়ে উঠল।
ORIGIN
The phrase 'started up' likely derives from the verb 'start', which means to move suddenly or to react quickly.
RELATED IDIOMSjumped out of one's skin, taken by surpriseUSAGE NOTES
This term is often used to describe a sudden reaction to an unexpected event.