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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This one's great if your kid loves to write but doesn't know how to get started on a new project.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
To get started, go to Locker’s homepage and create an account.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
This one's great if your kid loves to write but doesn't know how to get started on a new project.
—Suzi Morales, Parents, 29 July 2025
Here’s a practical framework leaders can use to get started:
1.
—Karan Jain, Forbes.com, 28 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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