Bootstrap ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Bootstrap ( verb )

1. To improve oneself or one"s situation through one"s own efforts, rather than relying on help from others.
2. To start a business or organization with minimal resources and financial support.

Origin:

The term bootstrap is thought to have originated in the 19th century and the phrase "to pull oneself up by one"s bootstraps" was already in use by the mid-19th century, it is derived from the practice of a bootmaker pulling on the bootstraps to aid in pulling on a boot.

Examples:

1. She bootstrapped her way out of poverty, working hard and saving money.
2. He bootstrapped his business, starting with a small loan from his parents.
3. The company bootstrapped itself, growing from a small startup to a large corporation.
4. She bootstrapped her career, starting as an intern and working her way up.
5. He bootstrapped his education, working full-time and taking classes at night.

(As a noun)

Bootstrap ( noun )

1. To improve oneself or one"s situation through one"s own efforts, rather than relying on help from others.
2. To start a business or organization with minimal resources and financial support.

Origin:

The term bootstrap is thought to have originated in the 19th century and the phrase "to pull oneself up by one"s bootstraps" was already in use by the mid-19th century, it is derived from the practice of a bootmaker pulling on the bootstraps to aid in pulling on a boot.

Examples:

1. She bootstrapped her way out of poverty, working hard and saving money.
2. He bootstrapped his business, starting with a small loan from his parents.
3. The company bootstrapped itself, growing from a small startup to a large corporation.
4. She bootstrapped her career, starting as an intern and working her way up.
5. He bootstrapped his education, working full-time and taking classes at night.