start over

phrasal verb

started over; starting over; starts over

chiefly US

: to begin doing something again

I'm sorry, but you'll have to start over (again).

She saw her divorce as an opportunity to start (her life) over.

: to begin to happen again

In the spring, the eggs hatch, and the cycle starts (all) over (again).

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Rob revealed that all Chad and his family’s belongings were burned, leaving them to start over. —

Liza Esquibias, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 But even if it’s eventually reinstated, refugees who have finished medical and other vetting are likely to see approvals expire and have to start over, resettlement officials said. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 Four design ideas MnDOT has taken a dim view of the prospect of ripping out I-94 and starting over. —

Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025 Like Stewart, Lawson put the past behind her and started over. —

Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for start over