startup
nounUK /ˈstɑːtʌp/
US /ˈstɑːrtʌp/
A startup is a new, small company that is just beginning.
She works for a startup that makes fun learning apps for kids.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of starting something, such as a machine or an engine.
The startup of the old car took a few tries.
3. The beginning or first part of a process or event.
At the startup of the race, everyone ran fast.
4. The act of a computer or program beginning to run.
After a quick startup, the computer was ready to use.