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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Here are a few easy ways to get started: Talk about relationships. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 2025 An affordable way to get started is to use a platform to build AI agents or multiagent systems for all possible business functions. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The set includes five different scrubber heads, scrubbing and microfiber pad refills, and a set of batteries so you can get started as soon as your order is delivered. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025 Upfront cost: Switching to Starlink requires equipment fees of $349 to get started. Competitors: Hughesnet and Viasat have lower equipment costs with the option to rent Frequently asked questions How much does Starlink cost now? Kara McGinley, USA Today, 3 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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