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Meaning of start on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To criticize.
    informal, transitive
  2. To begin using (something); to set about on a task; to be initiated to begin using.
    informal, transitive
  3. To be instigated to talk about, rant or complain regarding a frequent topic.
    informal, transitive

Examples

“Don't start on her about that again!”
“We're starting on the long-delayed project soon.”
“They haven't started her on solid foods yet.”
“Start on the vegetables after you've done the bed.”
“Don't start me on that again.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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