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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Gather your seed-starting supplies, such as quality seed-starting soil mix, seed-starting trays or pots, a source of bright light, and seeds from this list to get started.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
For those looking to get started recording video and audio, Panasonic models are available for $400 or less, while the top-of-the-line Panasonic camcorders can run anywhere from $1,000-$4,000.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Here are some simple, everyday tips to get started.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
To get started, consider choosing a hobby with a low-cost point of entry.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
For those looking to get started recording video and audio, Panasonic models are available for $400 or less, while the top-of-the-line Panasonic camcorders can run anywhere from $1,000-$4,000.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Here are some simple, everyday tips to get started.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
To get started, consider choosing a hobby with a low-cost point of entry.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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