What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exhilarated, start event (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "event". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HIGH (synonym of "Exhilarated,") + JUMP (synonym of "start"); definition: "event" The answer is HIGHJUMP.

Exhilarated, start event (4,4)

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