Collocation
Shall we get started?
A polite and common way to suggest beginning an activity, meeting, or task, inviting others to commence.
Definition
'Shall we get started?' is a common English collocation. A polite and common way to suggest beginning an activity, meeting, or task, inviting others to commence.
get + started
“Okay everyone, it's 10 o'clock. Shall we get started with today's agenda?”
Examples
- Okay team, we have a lot to cover, so shall we get started?
- The host asked the guests, "The food is ready; shall we get started with dinner?"
- After everyone arrived, the facilitator suggested, "Shall we get started with our workshop?"
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- It's almost noon, so perhaps we should get started on preparing lunch.
- They were eager to get started on their new project, despite the challenges.
- We finally got started an hour later than planned due to technical issues.
- Having gotten started early, they managed to finish all the tasks before the deadline.
- The children couldn't wait to get started on building their sandcastle.
- She encouraged her colleagues, "Let's get started on brainstorming ideas now!"
- Before we can get started, we need to gather all the necessary materials.
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