start-up

noun
UK: /ˈstɑːt.ʌp/
US: /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

  1. A new business or project, especially one involving technology.

    1. He works for a start-up now, it's a small company.
    2. The tech start-up is looking for investors to expand its operations.

  2. The act or process of starting a business or project.

    1. The start-up was hard work, but worth it.
    2. Securing funding is essential for the successful start-up of any new venture.

Synonyms

enterprise venture
start-up adjective

  1. Relating to a new business or project that is just beginning.

    1. She's got start-up experience at the company.
    2. The start-up costs for a restaurant can be very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "start-up" in English means: A new business or project, especially one involving technology., The act or process of starting a business or project..

The phonetic transcription of "start-up" is /ˈstɑːt.ʌp/ in British English and /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "start-up": enterprise, venture.

Example usage of "start-up": "He works for a start-up now, it's a small company.". More examples on the page.