start on

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 episode will examine perimenopause, a condition that starts on average among women aged 51 in the United States. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Half started on Novo’s Wegovy injection and the rest initially took Eli Lilly’s shot Zepbound. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 Days start on level three with a typical hotel breakfast buffet, which includes all manner of pastries, bagels and of course, eggs, and pancake made-to-order stations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news Set between about 1968 and 1980, McCartney starts on his isolated Scottish farm with his wife, Linda, and growing family, wrestling with what to do with his newfound freedom. — Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for start on

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“Start on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start%20on. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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