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Substitute about to get going (6,2)

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I believe the answer is:

switch on

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'get going' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'substitute about' is the wordplay.
'substitute' becomes 'switch' (I've seen this before).
'about' becomes 'on' (as in a book 'on' a certain topic).
'switch'+'on'='SWITCH ON'

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for switch on that I've seen before include "trigger" , "start" , "Give power" , "Activate (equipment)" , "get to work" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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