get started
idiom
1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Even packing a meal instead of buying lunch once a week can be a great way to get started, Ahmed says.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
This is a great drone to get started with, especially with its lower price tag.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Learn how to get started with Quicken Business & Personal now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for get started
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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