1. The initial placement or arrangement of a person, object, or team at the beginning of an activity, competition, or game
The chess pieces are arranged in their starting position before each game.
As peças de xadrez são dispostas em sua posição inicial antes de cada jogo.
2. The location from which a race, journey, or movement begins
All runners must return to the starting position before the race begins.
Todos os corredores devem retornar à posição inicial antes da corrida começar.
3. In sports, the initial lineup or formation of a team
The coach announced the starting position for the basketball game.
O técnico anunciou a posição inicial para a partida de basquete.