start on
phrasal verb
started on; starting on; starts on
1
: to begin doing (something)
Did you start on your homework yet?
2
: to cause (someone) to start doing or using (something)
The doctor started him on a treatment with antibiotics.
When should we start the baby on solid food?
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Memphis enters at 3-0 with a steady start on both sides of the ball.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Its program starts on September 19 and features hands-on exhibits, astronomy events and interactive science demonstrations across multiple downtown venues.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Now, Starbucks has confirmed that its Apple Crisp flavor will return to its stores nationwide starting on October 14.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Fat Bear Junior, for bear cubs, started on Thursday.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Its program starts on September 19 and features hands-on exhibits, astronomy events and interactive science demonstrations across multiple downtown venues.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Now, Starbucks has confirmed that its Apple Crisp flavor will return to its stores nationwide starting on October 14.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Fat Bear Junior, for bear cubs, started on Thursday.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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