start in

start in  {v.},  {informal}
1. To begin to do something; start.
Fred started in weeding the garden.
The family started in eating supper.
Compare: GO AT.
2. To begin a career.
Bob started in as an office boy and became president.
3. To give a first job to.
The bank started him in as a clerk.
Categories: career {informal} {v.}