Start on Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
START-on
stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒn
STAHT-on
Definition
To begin doing or working on something, especially a task or project. It can also mean to start dealing with or preparing something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrasal verb, mostly used with tasks/jobs. Common with 'work', 'project', 'assignment', 'meal' (e.g., 'start on dinner'). Do not confuse with 'start to' (begin an action in general) or 'start at' (begin at a specific time).
Spanish: empezar con - comenzar conPortuguese (BR): começar em - começar comPortuguese (PT): começar em - começar comChinese (Simplified): 开始做 - 着手于Chinese (Traditional): 開始做 - 著手於Hindi: शुरू करना (काम पर)Arabic: يبدأ فيBengali: শুরু করা - কাজ শুরু করাRussian: приступить к - начать работать надJapanese: 取りかかる - 取り始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu làm - bắt tay vàoKorean: 착수하다 - 시작하다 (작업/과제에)Turkish: başlamak - girişmekUrdu: شروع کرنا - کام کا آغاز کرناIndonesian: mulai mengerjakan - mulai melakukan
Example Sentences
I'm going to start on my homework now.
basic
Let's start on the project this afternoon.
basic
She will start on dinner soon.
basic
Have you started on that report yet?
natural
I really need to start on cleaning the garage this weekend.
natural
The kids couldn't wait to start on their birthday cake.
natural