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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You can get started today, all by yourself on Rebel’s technology. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 Microsoft is updating its Windows 11 device setup experience to help people get started quickly with open-source OpenClaw AI agent software. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Users do not have to select a character or name to get started. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 The Royals were one of the most impressive City Section teams in the summer and will finally get started this week. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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