"Starting" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "starting" is a present participle verb form of the verb "start". It can have both an intransitive and a transitive meaning.
In general, "starting" means:
The initial point or moment of an action, process, or occasion; the beginning.
Taking the first step or move in a new activity or situation.
For example:
- "The starting line is where the runners stand when the race begins."
- "I'm starting to feel a bit nervous about the upcoming exam."
In a transitive sense, "starting" can also mean creating, sparking, or putting something into operation or motion.
Example:
- "The key to starting the fireplace is to strike a match and ignite the kindling."
- "She started the conversation by asking me a question."
The word "starting" can also refer to the beginning of an activity, vehicle ignition, or movement.
For instance:
- "We're going to the starting gate at the track for the 5K at 8 AM."
- "The driver started the car and put it in gear."
- "When I was six, I'm starting play outside with my friends in the park every single day."
Completely overwhelmed or amazed by someone, often someone famous or attractive, to the point of being unable to think or speak clearly.
A person who starts something, such as a football player who starts the game, or a small device that triggers a machine.<br><br>In a wider sense, a starter can also be a person who introduces a new project, business, or initiative. <br><br>Example: "The new employee was considered the starter of the team, as they were the first to join and helped set up the office."
A startup, in the context of a new or small business, is a newly created business that is in the initial stages of development or launch. Typically, it is a company that has just begun operating and is not yet profitable.<br><br>In a broader sense, a startup can also refer to a new idea or project that is being developed and implemented. The term startup culture refers to the attitudes, values, and norms of people who work in the tech industry, particularly in the startup phase of their careers.