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/ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ · start·up
noun
- The act or process of starting a machine or process. The startup of the engine was crucial for the plane's takeoff.
noun
- A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth. The startup received significant funding from investors to develop its innovative product.
Did you know? The term 'startup' gained popularity in the 1990s with the rise of the dot-com era, when many new companies emerged with the goal of revolutionizing the way people lived and worked.