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start back on

B2 informal transitive
In simple words

To begin doing a specific thing again after you stopped

Literal meaning: To start going back to working on something

Meanings

1 B2 informal

To begin doing a specific task or project again after an interruption or break

"Once the holidays were over, she started back on her thesis."

2 B2 neutral

To resume a habit, regimen, or regular practice after stopping

"The doctor told him to start back on his blood pressure medication immediately."

Usage notes

Used mainly in informal American English. The object is the task or project being resumed. Often signals a deliberate decision to return to something.

Commonly used with

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Forms

Base
start back on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
starts back on
he/she/it
Past simple
started back on
yesterday
Past participle
started back on
have + pp
-ing form
starting back on
continuous

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Synonyms

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