Read the dictionary definition of starting. All definitions for this word.
1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
1. he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital
2. his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen
2. appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
1. the starting point
2. hands in the starting position
3. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
1. with eyes starting from their sockets