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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When Is The Perseid Meteor Shower? The most prolific meteor shower of the year under ideal conditions, the Perseids are active right now, having started on July 14.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Scott, on the other hand, got his start on popular '90s programs like ER, Boy Meets World, and Party of Five.
—EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Peterson struggled in his previous two starts on regular rest, allowing five runs apiece to the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates in June.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
And what a gift that your solar season is starting on July 22!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Scott, on the other hand, got his start on popular '90s programs like ER, Boy Meets World, and Party of Five.
—EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Peterson struggled in his previous two starts on regular rest, allowing five runs apiece to the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates in June.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
And what a gift that your solar season is starting on July 22!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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