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startup
noun
The act of starting a new operation or practice
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ˈstɑːtəp
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noun
The act of starting a new operation or practice
“He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation”
noun
The act of setting in operation
“Repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive”
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He opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
The startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
Repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive
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