start on

phrasal verb

started on; starting on; starts on

: to begin doing (something)

Did you start on your homework yet?

: 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?

Examples of start on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Freeman Fire started on July 11 and was caused by two lightning strikes creating two fires that merged into one. —

Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024 It was started on July 4 by sparks from a grinding tool, and hot spots continued to burn until the last days of October. —

Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024 The Mets ace is set to make his third minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Syracuse, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Thursday. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024 Following the world premiere at Cannes, FAYE is set to debut on HBO and stream on Max starting on Saturday, July 13. —

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for start on

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