startup
Translation
startup, new business
Examples
He works for a tech startup.
He works for a tech startup.
The startup is looking for investors.
The startup is looking for investors.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/etc.)) startup a new company He works for a tech startup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: new venture, fledgling company
Etymology
A compound of the verb 'start' and the adverb 'up', literally a business that is 'starting up'.
Memory Tips
Picture a small company 'starting up' from a garage and growing.