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

“This is a very abnormal job, that you don’t get a chance to go places, look around, make decisions, maybe start in four months or something when you relocate,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Slot also used Joe Gomez at right-back - his first league start in 11 months - which not only released restrictions on Szoboszlai, but firmed up Liverpool's defence for a welcome clean sheet after conceding 10 goals in three games.

From BBC

But after Friday’s victory they lead the division and are off to their best start in more than a decade.

From Los Angeles Times

Manchester United captain Maya le Tissier has impressed at centre-back this season so is likely to be handed a start in that position.

From BBC

The term appears to date back to the ‘50s, but the big sales events didn’t start in earnest until the ‘90s.

From MarketWatch