startup
Definition
Noun: 1. The act or process of beginning a new operation, business, or venture: A "startup" refers to the initial phase of launching a new enterprise or project, often characterized by innovation and seeking a scalable business model. 2. A newly established business, typically in the technology sector: A "startup" is a company designed to grow rapidly, often focused on developing a unique product or service to meet a market need.
Usage Examples
- As the act of beginning:
- The startup of the new software division required significant investment.
- Delays in the factory's startup cost the company millions.
- As a new company:
- She works for a tech startup that develops educational apps.
- Many startups fail within the first few years of operation.
Advanced Usage
- "Startup culture": Refers to the work environment and ethos common in new companies, often emphasizing agility, innovation, and long hours.
- The startup culture at the office includes flexible hours and a casual dress code.
- "Startup phase": The initial period when a company is being established and is not yet profitable.
- The company is still in its startup phase and is relying on investor funding.
Variants and Related Words
- Start-up (noun, alternative spelling): An alternative, hyphenated spelling for "startup".
- He invested in a promising start-up.
- To start up (phrasal verb): To begin operations or to cause something to begin operating.
- It's difficult to start up a business in this economic climate.
- Can you start up the computer?
Synonyms
- Launch: The act of introducing something new to the market.
- Inception: The beginning or start of something.
- Venture: A business enterprise, typically involving some risk.
Related Phrases
- "Startup costs": The expenses incurred when beginning a new business.
- Securing funding to cover the startup costs was the biggest challenge.
- "Startup capital": The money needed to launch a new business.
- They used their savings as startup capital.
Noun
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the act of starting a new operation or practice
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he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
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the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
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the act of setting in operation
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repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive
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