get started

phrase

1
: to begin doing or working on something
You (had) better get started if you want to finish on time.
2
: to begin an important period in one's life or career
newlyweds who are just getting started on their lives together.

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To help those contemplating a foreign move get started, Forbes has picked 96 attractive retirement locales in 24 different countries on five continents. — William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 So, if feeling the beat isn’t working for you, here’s how to get started, whether your end goal is to dance with the stars or just your partner. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Scroll on for 10 of the best pieces to get started, with prices starting at $16. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 Polestar’s American future may be over before ever getting a chance to get started. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get started

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“Get started.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20started. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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