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

During the first year after starting treatment, 27% of patients lowered their BMI by less than 5%, while 22.4% reduced it by between 5% and 10%.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Perhaps prospect River Ryan gets promoted into the starting rotation next month and sticks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

That said, the recent surge in bond yields is starting to convince more investors that that the Fed will need to formulate its message about inflation risks stemming from higher oil prices.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

McPhail said homeowners are starting to tap more of their home equity but that those extractions are rising more for consumers with lower credit scores.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Maybe someone outside was starting up a lawn mower.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan