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startup

[/ˈstɑːrtʌp/]
nounfemininepl: startups
startup
1. A newly established business venture, typically small and focused on innovation or technology
She founded a startup that develops artificial intelligence solutions.
Ela fundou uma startup que desenvolve soluções de inteligência artificial.
2. The process of starting or initiating a business or operation
The startup phase of the company required significant investment.
A fase de startup da empresa exigiu um investimento significativo.
3. The initial boot sequence of a computer system
The startup time of the new computer is very fast.
O tempo de inicialização do novo computador é muito rápido.
Synonyms
new venturenew businessemerging companylaunch
Antonyms
established companylegacy business

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
startup
Commonly used in its English form in business and tech contexts
São Paulo
startup
Widely adopted term in the tech hub; also 'empresa emergente' in formal contexts
Portugal
startup
English term widely used; Portuguese alternative 'empresa emergente' is less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

startup ecosystem
startup culture
startup funding
startup incubator
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