start on

English

Verb

start on (third-person singular simple present starts on, present participle starting on, simple past and past participle started on)

1. (informal, transitive) To criticize.

   Don't start on her about that again!

2. (informal, transitive) To begin using (something); to set about on a task; to be initiated to begin using.

   We're starting on the long-delayed project soon.

   They haven't started her on solid foods yet.

3. (informal, transitive) To be instigated to talk about, rant or complain regarding a frequent topic.

   Don't start me on that again.