bootstrapping
/ˈbuːtˌstræpɪŋ/
noun
- The process of starting and building a business or project using only one's own resources, without outside investment.
- Many successful tech companies began with bootstrapping.
- Bootstrapping allowed them to keep full control of the company.
- Bootstrapping requires creativity and careful budgeting.
- The process of loading a computer's operating system into memory from a powered-off state.
- Bootstrapping the system took several minutes on the old computer.
- A failed bootstrapping can be caused by hardware issues.
- The technician explained the bootstrapping process to the new users.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or involving the use of one's own resources to start and develop something.
- The bootstrapping approach meant they had no debt.
- Her bootstrapping mindset helped her succeed without loans.
- They used a bootstrapping strategy to grow their small bakery.