1. Financial, material, or emotional assistance provided at the beginning of a project, business venture, or personal endeavor
The government provided starting support for new entrepreneurs.
O governo forneceu apoio inicial para novos empreendedores.
2. Initial backing or endorsement from a person or organization
She received starting support from her mentor to launch the initiative.
Ela recebeu apoio inicial de seu mentor para lançar a iniciativa.
3. In sports, the lineup or roster of players who begin a game or season
The team announced its starting support players for the championship.
O time anunciou seus jogadores de apoio inicial para o campeonato.