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Let's get started on our project right away.

Definition

Verb (phrasal verb): - To begin an activity or process; to commence taking action. This phrase emphasizes the initial step of moving from a state of inaction or preparation into active engagement.

Usage

"Get started" is used to instruct, encourage, or describe the act of beginning something. It is often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., "on something," "with something") or an infinitive ("to do something") to specify the task. It is common in informal and instructional contexts.

Examples

  • Basic Usage:

    • We need to get started on the project immediately.
    • Let's get started with the introductions.
    • She couldn't wait to get started on her new book.

  • Instructional/Imperative:

    • To bake the cake, first get started by preheating the oven.
    • Get started! We don't have all day.
Advanced Usage

  • "to get started on the right/wrong foot": To begin an activity or relationship in a good/bad way.

    • By being late on the first day, I'm afraid I got started on the wrong foot with my new boss.

  • "to get the ball started": A less common variant of "get the ball rolling," meaning to initiate an activity or process.

    • His enthusiastic speech really helped get the ball started on the fundraising campaign.
Variants and Related Words
  • Start (verb): To begin. A more general and direct synonym.
    • We will start the meeting at noon.
  • Commence (verb): A more formal synonym for begin.
    • The ceremony will commence shortly.
  • Get going (phrasal verb): Similar to "get started," often implying beginning a journey or a sustained effort.
    • It's time to get going if we want to arrive before dark.
Synonyms
  • Begin
  • Commence
  • Initiate
  • Embark on
  • Set about
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Get going: To begin moving or acting.
    • Come on, it's time to get going.
  • Set off: To start a journey.
    • They set off at dawn.
  • Kick off: To start, especially an event or game (informal).
    • The concert kicks off at 8 PM.
Related Idioms
  • Get the ball rolling: To start an activity or process.
    • I'll give the first presentation to get the ball rolling.
  • Start from scratch: To begin from the very beginning, with no prior work or advantage.
    • After the fire, they had to start from scratch.
get started

Let's get started on our project right away.

Verb
  1. start to be active
    • Get cracking, please!

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