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

Other companies have also rushed to Saskatchewan to capitalise on the boom, starting their own exploration projects in the region, while existing players re-opened dormant mines.

From BBC

Even more disappointing for the Rams, they had a couple of key offensive linemen back and were starting to feel as if they were gathering momentum.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think he’s starting to open his mind and hear a little bit more than he used to.”

From Los Angeles Times

Over the next few weeks he formed relationships with several other women, arranging to meet and telling them he was newly divorced or starting a new job.

From BBC

“You are starting to see the fruit of people’s vision from 40 years ago.”

From Salon