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Meaning of get started
to take the first step or action in a process or activity
Etymology of get started
The phrase "get started" is a combination of the verb "get" which originated from Old English "gitan" and the verb "started" which is the past tense of "start" originating from Old English "stærtan" and "star(t)" from Proto-Germanic, with the meaning of "to spring" or "to jump"
Historically, "get" has been used in various contexts including to obtain, to become, or to cause something to happen, while "started" implies the beginning of an action or process
Synonyms
Definitions
- to start something new or to begin a process or activity
- * to become involved or engaged in something
- * to make something start to happen or exist
Usage Examples
- It's time to get started on the new project
- * She wanted to get started with her exercise routine
- * The company will get started on the construction next month