Synonyms and antonyms of To start doing something in British Thesaurus

start on ()

to begin working on something or dealing with something

begin (verb)

to start doing something

set about ()

to begin doing something, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way

embark on ()

to start a new project or activity, usually one that will be difficult and will take time

get down to ()

to start doing something seriously or with a lot of effort

start (verb)

used for saying that someone begins to do something

dive in ()

to start doing something in a very enthusiastic way

get around to ()

to do something after you have intended to do it for some time

go to ()

to start doing a particular activity or being in a particular state

take over ()

to begin to do something that someone else was doing

attack (verb)

to begin working on something or doing something with enthusiasm and determination

begin (verb)

to start feeling or thinking something

break into ()

to start doing something

burst into ()

to suddenly start doing something

burst into life ()

to suddenly start working or becoming active

buy into (informal)

informal to start to do something that a lot of other people are doing, or to believe something that a lot of other people believe

come (verb)

to start doing something

enter on ()

to begin something or begin to take part in something

fall into ()

to start doing something by chance

fall to doing something ()

to start doing something

fling yourself into/at something ()

to start doing something with energy or enthusiasm

follow (verb)

if you follow one thing with another, you do the second after you have done the first

follow up ()

to do something in addition to what you have already done, in order to be certain of achieving your aim

get (verb)

informal to start doing something, making progress, or going somewhere

get about the business of doing something ()

to begin to do something

get busy ()

to start doing something

get/come to grips with something ()

to start to deal with a problem, situation, or job that you have to do

get cracking ()

to start doing something or going somewhere immediately

get down to business ()

to start doing something that you need to do

get/go/set to work (on something) ()

to start doing something

get into ()

to start doing something regularly in a particular way

get into/hit your stride ()

to begin to do something confidently and well

get into the way of doing something ()

to begin doing something regularly

get started ()

to begin doing something

get stuck in ()

to start doing something, especially eating a meal or doing some work, with energy and enthusiasm

get/take the bit between your teeth ()

to start doing something with a determined attitude and a lot of energy

get the show on the road ()

to begin a particular activity

get to ()

to start doing something

go (verb)

to begin doing something

go on ()

to start doing a particular activity or being in a particular state

hoe in ()

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

jump-start (verb)

to start something in a very active and successful way

launch into ()

to start something such as an explanation, project, or attack with a lot of enthusiasm

lead off ()

to begin something by doing or saying something

leap in ()

to do something immediately, and often with enthusiasm, as soon as you have the chance to do it

leap into action ()

to suddenly start doing something

let rip ()

to start to do something with a lot of energy

let’s roll/let’s get rolling ()

used for saying you want to start doing something

make a move ()

to start doing something to achieve an aim or solve a problem

make a start ()

to begin doing something

move (verb)

to begin doing something in order to achieve an aim or solve a problem

plunge in ()

to suddenly start doing something with energy and enthusiasm, but sometimes without thinking about it first

plunge into ()

to suddenly start doing something with energy and enthusiasm, but sometimes without thinking about it first

put your shoulder to the wheel ()

to start doing something with all your energy and determination

rock and roll (verb)

informal to start happening, or to start doing something

rush/jump/plunge headlong into something (mainly literary)

mainly literary to start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm but without thinking about it first

set out ()

to start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim

set to ()

to start doing something in a determined or enthusiastic way

set to work ()

to start working, especially in a determined or enthusiastic way

spring to life ()

to begin to be active

start (verb)

to begin a period of time in a particular way

start (verb)

to be involved in something at the beginning

start off ()

to make something begin

swing into action ()

to start doing something quickly and effectively, especially something that you have been trained to do

take the plunge ()

to finally do something important, difficult, or dangerous after thinking about it

take to ()

to start doing something as a habit

take up ()

to start doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest

tear into ()

to start doing something with a lot of energy or enthusiasm

throw yourself into something ()

if you throw yourself into an activity, you start giving all your energy or attention to doing it

turn to ()

to start to do or to use something in an attempt to help yourself when you are having difficulty dealing with a situation

weigh into ()

to become involved in something such as a discussion in an enthusiastic way