startup

or start-up

[ stahrt-uhp ]

/ ˈstɑrtˌʌp /

noun

the act or fact of starting something; a setting in motion.

a new business venture, or a new commercial or industrial project: a small, 5-month-old Internet startup.

adjective

of or relating to the beginning of such a venture or project, especially to an investment made to initiate it: high start-up costs for construction of a new facility.

Nearby words

startle epilepsy, startle reflex, startling, startlingly, startsy, startup, starvation, starvation wages, starve, starveling, starving

Origin of startup

First recorded in 1550–60; noun use of verb phrase start up

Examples from the Web for startup

McCaslin likened the energy at ARNN to that of a startup, with the handsome salaries to match.
The Godfather of Right-Wing Radio|Caitlin Dickson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One reason Israel is so successful in the startup world, says Ophir, is because its citizens are known for speaking their minds.
The Airbnb of Home-Cooked Meals|Itay Hod|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A small country of roughly 8.2 million people, Israel has been dubbed the “startup nation.”
The Airbnb of Home-Cooked Meals|Itay Hod|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Uber for Gentleman Companions By Julieanne Smolinski, Matter A new San Francisco startup promises “what women really want.”
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Oct 27-Nov 2, 2014|William Boot|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The $17 billion startup has been plagued by accusations that safety is not enough of a priority.
Can Rudy Giuliani Rescue Uber?|Olivia Nuzzi|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On such an occasion as this no servant, no friend, no Mr Startup, was allowed to interfere with her filial piety.
Miss Mackenzie|Anthony Trollope
Startup was already an open-air preacher, whereas Frigidy lacked nerve to speak a word above his breath.
Miss Mackenzie|Anthony Trollope
Had I been condemned to death I would not have expected a man to startup and take my place.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2)|Ida Husted Harper
Mr Startup was also a very good young man, but he was of a fiery calibre, whereas Frigidy was naturally mild.
Miss Mackenzie|Anthony Trollope