starting point; point of origin
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesnoun
starting point; origin; point of departure
Used both literally (e.g., a physical location) and metaphorically (e.g., the beginning of a journey, career, or process). In commerce, can refer to the base price for retail.
We are taking Beijing as the starting point for this road trip.
University graduation was the starting point of my career.
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This store lowered the retail starting price for its goods.
People have different starting points in life, but hard work can change destiny.
The starting station of this railway line is Shanghai.
noun
starting line; point of start (in athletics)
technicalA specific sports term for track and field events.
All the athletes stood at the starting line for the 100-meter race.
The referee fired the starting gun, and the athletes took off from the starting line.
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The starting point of the marathon was packed with people.