start on
phrasal verb
started on; starting on; starts on
1
: to begin doing (something)
Did you start on your homework yet?
2
: to cause (someone) to start doing or using (something)
The doctor started him on a treatment with antibiotics.
When should we start the baby on solid food?
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The first symptoms are followed by a rash that starts on the face and moves downward, according to officials.
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Mark Prussin, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
They will be succeeded by Tony Dokoupil, co-host of CBS Mornings, who will start on January 5.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Amazon’s first Super Saturday sales event starts on December 20.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
But while some stars got their start on the show, some of the biggest names in music today — including Chappell Roan and Luke Combs — didn't even make it in front of the panel of judges.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
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Mark Prussin, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
They will be succeeded by Tony Dokoupil, co-host of CBS Mornings, who will start on January 5.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
Amazon’s first Super Saturday sales event starts on December 20.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
But while some stars got their start on the show, some of the biggest names in music today — including Chappell Roan and Luke Combs — didn't even make it in front of the panel of judges.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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