start on

phrasal verb

started on; starting on; starts on

: to begin doing (something)

Did you start on your homework yet?

: 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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The Cat Stretch Targets: Spine mobility Repetitions: 20 repetitions Video For this stretch, often used in both Pilates and yoga, start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. —

Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 The Hughes Fire that started on Wednesday is the latest wildfire to wreak havoc on Los Angeles County. —

Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 The show announcement comes on the heels of a new fire in the Los Angeles area, with the Hughes Fire forcing evacuations in Castaic, an area just north of Los Angeles, after starting on the morning of Jan. 22. —

Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025 Read Next National Trump immigration crackdown starts on Day One with 10 executive orders. —

Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for start on