startup
gb/stˈɑɹtˌʌp/ us/stˈɑɹtˌʌp/
B2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
new high-growth business
a new company, often a tech company, that hopes to grow quickly
Vzorec užití:
a startup; [adjective] startup
Častá chyba:
A startup is usually a young growth-oriented company, not just any small new shop.
Synonyma
new business (broader and less focused on fast growth or innovation)
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new venture (slightly more formal or business-oriented)
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start-up (hyphenated spelling variant)
Antonyma
established company (a company that has existed and operated for some time)
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incumbent (a company already holding a strong position in a market)
Kolokace
tech startup
|early-stage startup
|successful startup
|startup founder
|startup team
|startup funding
|launch a startup
|join a startup
|startup scene
|venture-backed startup
Témata
business
|technology
|entrepreneurship
|finance
Příklady
- She left her corporate job to join a startup in Berlin.
- The startup raised $10 million from investors to expand its product team.
- Many startups fail because they cannot find enough paying customers.
Učební příklady
- My brother works for a small tech startup.
- They launched a startup last year.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
process
2
starting a system
the time when a computer, program, or machine begins to work
Vzorec užití:
[system/program] startup; during startup
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse the noun startup with the verb phrase start up: The computer starts up; the computer's startup is slow.
Synonyma
boot-up (mainly used for computers and electronic systems)
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start (more general and less technical)
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initialization (more technical, often about preparing software or hardware)
Antonyma
shutdown (the process of stopping a machine, computer, or system)
Kolokace
system startup
|computer startup
|app startup
|Windows startup
|startup time
|startup screen
|startup sequence
|fast startup
|slow startup
|during startup
Témata
technology
|computing
|machines
Příklady
- The laptop freezes during startup.
- The software checks for updates at startup.
- Cold weather can make engine startup harder.
Učební příklady
- The computer's startup is slow.
- The app opens this file during startup.
adjective
business
B2
relation
3
relating to new businesses
related to new companies or the beginning of a business
Vzorec užití:
startup [noun]
Častá chyba:
As an adjective, startup normally comes before a noun: startup costs, not costs startup.
Synonyma
early-stage (emphasizes that a business is young or not fully developed)
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entrepreneurial (emphasizes creating and growing businesses)
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initial (used especially for costs or stages at the beginning)
Antonyma
established (no longer new or in the early stage)
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corporate (associated with large established companies rather than startups)
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ongoing (used for costs or operations after the beginning)
Kolokace
startup costs
|startup capital
|startup funding
|startup culture
|startup ecosystem
|startup accelerator
|startup incubator
|startup phase
|startup community
|startup pitch
Témata
business
|entrepreneurship
|finance
Příklady
- The company raised enough money to cover its startup costs.
- She enjoys the fast pace of startup culture.
- Startup investors often look for a clear plan to grow.
Učební příklady
- They need startup funding.
- Startup life can be stressful.
adjective
technical
B2
relation
4
used when starting a system
related to the time when a computer, program, or machine begins to work
Vzorec užití:
startup [noun]
Častá chyba:
Do not use startup after the noun in this sense; say startup menu or startup screen.
Synonyma
boot-up (more specifically about computers starting)
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initial (emphasizes the first stage of operation)
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launch (often used for software beginning to run)
Antonyma
shutdown (related to stopping rather than starting a system)
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runtime (related to normal operation after a program has started)
Kolokace
startup screen
|startup menu
|startup sequence
|startup program
|startup app
|startup file
|startup folder
|startup sound
|startup disk
|startup options
Témata
technology
|computing
|machines
Příklady
- The startup screen shows the company logo for a few seconds.
- Disable unnecessary startup apps to make the computer boot faster.
- Press F12 to open the startup menu.
Učební příklady
- The startup screen is blue.
- Remove old programs from the startup folder.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
startup
IPA
GB/stˈɑɹtˌʌp/
US/stˈɑɹtˌʌp/
Slabiky a přízvuk
star - tup (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (star)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: startup
- Plural: startup, startups
Výrazy
at startup
1/ˈæt stˈɑɹtˌʌp/
fixed phrase
technical
when a system starts
when a computer or program starts
Příklady
- The program runs automatically at startup.
- You can choose which apps open at startup.
- The system checks the disk at startup.
lean startup
1/lˈin stˈɑɹtˌʌp/
fixed phrase
business
test-and-learn startup method
a way to build a startup by testing small ideas quickly and learning from customers
Příklady
- They used the lean startup approach to test demand before building the full product.
- Lean startup principles encourage founders to learn from real customers early.
- The team created a simple prototype as part of its lean startup process.
startup accelerator
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp æksˈɛlɚˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
business
program for growing startups
a program that helps a new company grow faster
Příklady
- The startup joined an accelerator to refine its product and meet investors.
- A good startup accelerator can introduce founders to experienced mentors.
- Teams in the startup accelerator present their companies on demo day.
startup costs
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp kˈɔsts/
fixed phrase
business
initial business expenses
the costs of starting a business
Příklady
- Rent, equipment, and licenses were the restaurant's biggest startup costs.
- A home-based business can have much lower startup costs than a shop.
- The loan helped cover their startup costs for the first six months.
startup culture
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
business
new-company work style
the way people usually work and behave in startup companies
Příklady
- He likes startup culture because decisions are made quickly.
- Startup culture can be exciting, but the hours are often long.
- The company tried to keep its startup culture even after it grew to 500 employees.
startup ecosystem
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp ˈikoʊsˌɪstəm/
fixed phrase
business
local network supporting startups
The people and organizations that help new companies grow.
Příklady
- Berlin has a growing startup ecosystem with many early-stage investors.
- The government launched grants to strengthen the local startup ecosystem.
- A good startup ecosystem makes it easier to find mentors and talent.
startup ecosystem
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp ˈikoʊsˌɪstəm/
fixed phrase
business
network supporting new companies
all the people and organizations that support startups in an area or industry
Příklady
- Tel Aviv has a strong startup ecosystem for cybersecurity companies.
- Universities and investors are important parts of the local startup ecosystem.
- The report compares startup ecosystems in several European cities.
startup funding
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp fˈʌndɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
money for a new company
money used to build and grow a new company
Příklady
- The founders spent months trying to raise startup funding.
- Without startup funding, the company could not hire engineers.
- Several investors offered startup funding after the demo.
startup incubator
1/stˈɑɹtˌʌp ˈɪŋkjəbˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
business
support center for startups
a place or program that helps new startups begin and develop
Příklady
- The university opened a startup incubator for student founders.
- The startup incubator provides office space and legal advice.
- Several companies in the incubator later raised investment.