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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
start on en · VERB
Meanings
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(informal, transitive) To criticize.
Don't start on her about that again!
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(informal, transitive) To begin using (something); to set about on a task; to be initiated to begin using.
They haven't started her on solid foods yet.
We're starting on the long-delayed project soon.
Start on the vegetables after you've done the bed.
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(informal, transitive) To be instigated to talk about, rant or complain regarding a frequent topic.
Don't start me on that again.
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