start-up

NOUN

foundation

Synonyms

WEAK

association charity company constitution corporation creation endowment establishment guild inauguration institute institution organization origination plantation settlement setup society trusteeship

VERB

initiate activity

Synonyms

STRONG

energize found ignite turn on vitalize

Example Sentences

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But the real question is: how easy is it to start up a 38-year-old nuclear power plant that has never been used?

From BBC

She says the money will help childminders to start up, and pay for things like health declarations, insurance, and resources.

From BBC

One day we started up the famed Longs Peak but turned back due to a sudden summer storm.

From Los Angeles Times

But these reactions could also backfire and start up in the absence of the original trigger.

From Scientific American

Recharge Industries has in many ways a similar profile, it is a start up with little manufacturing experience.

From BBC