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

In spring, give potted plants a jump start on the growing season by moving them to a sunny room with night temperatures between 55 and 60°F. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

Two new speeding cameras are set to be implemented starting on Monday, January 5, in Baltimore City, according to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation. —Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026

Construction has started on the new Legacy Middle School on 2604 Rohrssen Road and on renovations to Kimball Middle School and Century Oaks Elementary School. —Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026

Players will officially have their names entered starting on Friday, but many have already announced their intent to transfer. —Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for start on

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