Starting (Noun)
Meaning
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The manager awarded him the starting position as the home team's power hitter in the championship game.
- Her starting in the state championships as a freshman made her an instant college recruit.
- Losing two key players led to his starting in the critical regional playoffs.
- After years on the practice squad, finally getting his starting was an emotional moment for him.
- A back injury to the team's star quarterback resulted in him getting the starting.