Meaning & Definition of Starting in English

1. A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• "He got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"

• "His starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen"

1. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

• "With eyes starting from their sockets"

2. Appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

• "The starting point"

• "Hands in the starting position"