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?

Examples of start on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That honor went to the Edmonton Oilers, who will face the Florida Panthers starting on Sunday. —

Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 The 50-year-old singer-songwriter got his start on the popular kids television show in 1984 and swiftly rose to fame alongside castmates including Fergie and Mario Lopez. —

Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 Here are our thoughts on both championship rounds, starting on the ice, where the Edmonton Oilers visit Sunrise for Game 1 on Saturday. —

Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024 Temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the region starting on Tuesday. —

Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for start on

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