starting

American  

[stahr-ting] / ˈstɑr tɪŋ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of starting

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

Example Sentences

A combined opposition offensive starting in late 2023 saw the military lose huge parts of Shan state to rebels.

From Barron's

Let’s take a look, starting with some basic facts — and misconceptions — about credit cards.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s still adjusting to his new teammates and didn’t move into the starting lineup until this month.

From Los Angeles Times

I think you are right to look at moving to a new home and starting afresh.

From MarketWatch

Despite the drop in overall deliveries for the year, Audi said it registered an increase on year in every month starting in September, signaling an upward trend.

From The Wall Street Journal