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started taking measures vs started to taking measures

The correct phrase is 'started taking measures.' The infinitive form 'to taking' is incorrect in this context. 'Started taking measures' is the appropriate way to express the beginning of the action of taking measures.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 487 views

started taking measures

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the beginning of the action of taking measures.

Examples:

  • She started taking measures to improve her health.
  • The company started taking measures to reduce costs.
  • He started taking measures to protect the environment.
  • The government started taking measures to address the issue.
  • They started taking measures to ensure safety.
  • Feb 16, 2015 ... The government has finally started taking measures and primarily started monitoring the status closely after enough damage has already been caused. The country wide death toll had reached 485 till February 12, double than ...
  • Aug 19, 2013 ... The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has also started taking measures to find out the sources of funds for foreign remittance. Those who remit above 2,000 Omani riyals will have to produce proof showing that the money was ...
  • Feb 10, 2015 ... Since mid-2014, the government, through the People's Bank of China (PBOC), had started taking measures to ease short-term interbank liquidity and lower the borrowing cost of companies, especially small and medium ...
  • Mar 20, 2015 ... Local authorities in the villages of Lozovo and Karatmanovo with greatest number of patients infected with tularemia, this morning have started taking measures as per instructions of the Communicable Diseases Commission, ...

started to taking measures

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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