仕事に取りかかった

started work

→ 仕事
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started work Literally, “took up the work.” 取りかかった is the past form of 取りかかる, meaning to begin working on something. The subject can be omitted when clear from context.
JA: 昼食の後、すぐに仕事に取りかかった。
EN: I got straight to work after lunch.

彼らはすぐに仕事に取りかかった

They got to work right away.

打ち合わせが終わるとすぐに彼らは仕事に取りかかった

As soon as the meeting ended, they got to work.