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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And the phrases in the singalong chorus generally start on the second beat of a measure, leading to the downbeat of the next bar; thus, they’re built from musical pickups. Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025 In India, this year’s annual observance of Ramadan started on March 2 and it is expected to end on March 30 or March 31. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 The digital deluxe edition, which costs $79.99, includes the game, three pieces of in-game legwear, an early unlock for a machine gun, as well as three patches and early access starting on June 24. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 And MrBeast was off to a good start on the first lap in the race car—which has German driver David Beckmann behind the wheel during Formula E events—not far behind a Porsche Taycan Turbo GT safety car. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for start on

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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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