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

Every year, Venture X cardholders receive a $300 Capital One Travel credit and 10,000 bonus anniversary miles (worth at least $100 in travel), starting on your first card anniversary. —Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026

After realizing his team would have to play in the qualification round at the Olympics, Sweden's coach Sam Hallam was quick to reference what Canada did 16 years ago after a rough start on home ice in Vancouver. —Isabel Yip, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026

Framers don’t have to wait for a foundation to set before getting started on the bedrooms. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026

There is an Avalanche Watch starting on Tuesday morning thru the end of the week in those areas. —Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for start on

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