starting

Other forms: startings; startingly

Definitions of starting

1. adjective

   appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
   “the starting point”

   “hands in the starting position”

   synonyms:

   opening

   first or beginning
2. adjective

   (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
   “with eyes starting from their sockets”

   synonyms:

   protrusive

   thrusting outward
3. noun

   a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
   “his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen”

   synonyms: start

   type of:

   play, turn

   (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession