start in

British  

verb

1. (adverb) to undertake (something or doing something); commence or begin

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start in Idioms  

1. Begin, as in He started in serving, without taking any practice. [Late 1800s] Also see start out.

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Example Sentences

It’s a chance to use the law for what it was intended, which is to keep this country rolling in a sporting event it didn’t start paying attention to until two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Handicapping which companies are most likely to actually start paying is difficult, but its worth considering a number of factors.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

You stop following recipes and start paying attention to texture and balance instead.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Could Nvidia start paying a more serious dividend?

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

But the louder part of me is saying that people need to start paying attention.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée