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STARTUP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The act of starting a new operation or practice

Example:

the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes

Synonyms:

inauguration; startup

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("startup" is a kind of...):

beginning; commencement; start (the act of starting something)

Derivation:

start up (get off the ground)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The act of setting in operation

Example:

repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("startup" is a kind of...):

beginning; commencement; start (the act of starting something)

Derivation:

start up (get going or set in motion)

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