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?

Examples of start on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ten different players caught passes from Beck, including Malachi Toney with six for 80 yards and Daniels with five for 73 yards (including the two touchdowns) before Emory Williams took over starting on Miami’s second drive of the third quarter. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025

The former Blue's Clues star got his start on Nickelodeon's 1996 hit show at just 22 years old. —Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025

Coupled with the slow start on Saturday, the offensive line appeared just as imperfect. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025

The game started on a dramatic note when Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected before the first offensive play of the game after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for start on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon