bootstrap in Dutch
bootstrap in Dutch is laarzenstrop, laarzentrekker, springplank — bootstrap means to start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.
bootstrap in Dutch
laarzenstrop
A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.
laarzentrekker
A loop (leather or other material) sewn at the side or top rear of a boot to help in pulling the boot on.
springplank
(figuratively) A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.
trampoline
(figuratively) A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.
opstart
(computing) The process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory.
What does "bootstrap" mean?
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verb To start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.
"They bootstrapped the company for four years before taking any funding."
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verb In computing, to start up a computer or system by loading a small initial program that then loads the rest.
"The chip bootstraps from flash memory on power-up."
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noun A loop of leather or fabric at the back of a boot, used to pull it on.
"He hooked a finger through the bootstrap and tugged."
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bootstrap in a sentence
- They bootstrapped the company for four years before taking any funding.
- She bootstrapped the whole studio on savings and freelance work.
- The chip bootstraps from flash memory on power-up.
- He hooked a finger through the bootstrap and tugged.
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What is "bootstrap" in Dutch?
"bootstrap" in Dutch is laarzenstrop, laarzentrekker, springplank. bootstrap means: To start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.
How do you use "bootstrap" in a sentence?
Example: "They bootstrapped the company for four years before taking any funding." In Dutch, "bootstrap" is laarzenstrop, laarzentrekker, springplank.
Are there other ways to say "bootstrap" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "bootstrap": laarzenstrop, laarzentrekker, springplank, trampoline, opstart.
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