Selbsthilfe — meaning in English

English meaning

• bootstrap verb To start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.

Senses

Selbsthilfe is used for these senses in English:

• bootstrap (figuratively) A means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something without aid.
• self-help The practice of bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others.

bootstrap — full definition

1. verb To start and grow a business or project using only your own money and revenue, without outside investment.
2. verb In computing, to start up a computer or system by loading a small initial program that then loads the rest.
3. noun A loop of leather or fabric at the back of a boot, used to pull it on.

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