get started

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet ˈstɑːtɪd/
US: /ˌɡet ˈstɑːrtɪd/

  1. To begin doing something; to start an activity or process.

    1. Let's get started now. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to get started on this project before it's too late to make a difference. [ ] [ ]

  2. To initiate or launch a business, project, or venture.

    1. I want to get started today. [ ] [ ]
    2. They're trying to get started with a new business but it’s been difficult. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

initiate commence begin embark launch
get started transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to begin operating or functioning.

    1. Get started the engine. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had trouble to get started the car because it was so cold outside. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get started" in English means: To begin doing something; to start an activity or process., To initiate or launch a business, project, or venture..

The phonetic transcription of "get started" is /ˌɡet ˈstɑːtɪd/ in British English and /ˌɡet ˈstɑːrtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get started": initiate, commence, begin, embark, launch.

Example usage of "get started": "Let's get started now.". More examples on the page.