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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