Outsetting

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Beginning a journey or expedition by departing from a starting point
2. Setting out on a course or venture by taking the first steps away from home
3. Starting to leave or commence a journey from one's initial location

Etymology: This is the present participle and gerund of "outset," a noun formed from "out" and "set" in the sense of setting off on a course or journey. The noun was once written "outsetting," and "outset" later replaced that earlier form.