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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Even celebs like America Ferrera, Sharon Stone and Cher have made headlines with their plans to start over in new countries. —

Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 If Holgorsen jumps to another OC job or lands a head-coaching gig, Rhule will have to start over in building an offensive plan. —

Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Baker has resigned herself to starting over on Facebook. —

Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 The big picture: The local walkout at Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel started over Labor Day weekend as part of a nationwide three-day strike of about 10,000 workers at Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott properties in multiple cities. —

Kate Murphy, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for start over