startup
ˈstɑːrtˌʌp
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Definition of startup - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businessUSnew company designed for rapid growthUS
  • The startup quickly became a leader in tech innovation.
enterprise venture
2.
machinethe act of starting a process or machine
  • The startup of the engine was smooth.

Adjective

1.
businessrelated to the early stage of a business
  • The startup culture encourages innovation and risk-taking.
emerging initial nascent
2.
innovationcharacteristic of new and innovative projects
  • The startup mindset is crucial for creative solutions.
emerging innovative
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Expressions with startup

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money needed to begin a new business or project
The startup cost for the restaurant was very high.
business approach focusing on efficient resource use and quick validation
The lean startup approach helped the company succeed quickly.
early period when a new business begins operating and developing its product
Many companies burn through cash quickly during the startup phase.
young company that creates or sells new digital or technology services
She joined a tech startup building software for small local shops.
storage device containing system files used to start a computer
Select the correct startup disk before restarting the computer.
computer directory containing programs that run automatically when the system starts
Remove unnecessary shortcuts from the startup folder to speed up boot time.

Origin of startup

English, start (to begin) + up (upward)

Terms with startup included in their meaning

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app startup
visual page appearing during initialization while data becomes ready
fundedadj.
startup backing
having received financial support or investment
startup funding
initial investment in a business or project
startup wait
time required to load a program or file
startup funding
initial funding to start a business or project
software startup
start a video game or application
business
startup valued over one billion dollars
startup funding
funding provided by private investors to startups

Examples of startup in a sentence

  • He joined a startup focused on renewable energy.
  • The technician monitored the startup of the new generator.
  • A warning light flashed during startup.
  • The startup team worked late into the night.
  • He joined a startup company right after graduation.
  • Startup culture encourages rapid innovation.

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  1. French:startup, de démarrage, ...
  2. German:Startup, Start-up, ...
  3. Italian:startup, iniziale, ...
  4. Spanish:startup, emprendedor, ...
  5. Portuguese:startup, inicial, ...
  6. Chinese:初创公司, 初创的, ...
  7. Japanese:スタートアップ, スタートアップの, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرِكة ناشِئة, نَاشِئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְטַארְט־אַפּ, סְטַארְטְאַפִּיסְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:стартап, стартапный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стартап, стартапний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्टार्टअप, नवउद्यमी, ...
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