Get started Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To begin doing something, often used to encourage or prompt action.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in speech; used for both physical activities and projects ('Let's get started!'). Often replaces 'begin' or 'start' in everyday conversation.
Spanish: empezar - ponerse en marchaPortuguese (BR): começar - dar inícioPortuguese (PT): começar - dar inícioChinese (Simplified): 开始 - 着手 (做某事)Chinese (Traditional): 開始 - 著手 (做某事)Hindi: शुरू करनाArabic: يَبْدَأ - يَشْرَعBengali: শুরু করা - কাজ শুরু করাRussian: приступить - начатьJapanese: 始める - 取りかかるVietnamese: bắt đầuKorean: 시작하다Turkish: başlamakUrdu: شروع کرناIndonesian: mulai - memulai
Example Sentences
Let's get started with the lesson.
basic
What do we need to get started?
basic
She can't wait to get started on her new job.
basic
If you're ready, let's get started right away.
natural
It took us a while to get started because the computer wasn't working.
natural
Sometimes you just need to get started and figure things out as you go.
natural