get started

idiom

: to begin doing or working on something

You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.

: to begin an important period in one's life or career

newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.

Examples of get started in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are a few ways to get started and find routes at your ability level. —

Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024 That’s a great way to get started, says Nancy Awot-Traut, horticulture expert with seed and plant company Burpee. —

Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 Binoculars and field guides might help, but are not necessary to get started. —

Safak Timur Ivor Prickett, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024 Inclusion in the results will be more competitive than before, so get started early to win. —

David Einstein, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The leadership seems to feel pretty strongly about not waiting indefinitely to get started. —

Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024 Back to the Roots Organic Potting Soil Now that seed season is upon us, gardeners of all experience levels are going to need enough potting soil to get started. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024 How did new Sacramento sushi restaurant get started? —

Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024 Getting Started at Safe Canadian Online Casinos Still nervous and unsure about which casino is right for you and how to get started? —

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