English Explanatory Dictionary

startup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act or process of starting a process or machine.
  2. A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.
  3. A folder (especially in Windows), containing shortcuts of applications or programs that start up automatically after a user signs in.
noun
  1. A kind of high-low or thigh-high boot worn by rustic people.
  2. A kind of gaiter or legging.
  3. One who comes suddenly into notice; an upstart.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ [ˈstɑɹɾˌʌp] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-startup.wav /ˈstɑːtəp/

Word forms

startup startups start-up

Etymology

Deverbal from start up.

Antonyms

shutdown

Related words

autostart launch → launch pad

Derived words

startupish startupper startup time
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