starting

[ stahr-ting ]

adjective

1. being a price, amount, player lineup, etc., fixed at the beginning:

   If you get hired, what will your starting salary be?

2. setting out on a course of action; taking the first steps in an activity:

   The idea of the frosh pub mingle is for you to meet your fellow starting students.

3. coming to life, becoming active, or beginning to move:

   She listened for the sound of a starting car, but all was still.

Word History and Origins

Origin of starting¹

First recorded in 1810–15; start ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

"Meat is neutral in terms of eating more or less after starting this medication," Roe said.

From Science Daily

Rain is expected for the area as early as Fri for northern SLO Co, starting Sat AM for LA and Ventura Co.

From Los Angeles Times

"If you are in a northern climate, you don't worry too much about the chill. But I think they're starting to see the physiological responses to issues with chill."

From Salon

I could watch old movies all day long, starting with "Perry Mason."

From Salon

Bozeman, who spent four seasons in Baltimore and is the starting center, says the similarities are apparent down to the smallest details, such as practicing during the off week or wearing custom blue-collar work shirts.

From Los Angeles Times