I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: obsolete English start up, past participle of English start up, v.
archaic : upstart
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: start-up (I)
1. obsolete : upstart
that young start-up hath all the glory of my overthrow — Shakespeare
2.
[from start up, v.]
: the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
III. noun
: a fledgling business enterprise
IV. ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective
: of or relating to the starting of a new business enterprise
start-up costs
start-up activities