Meaning Of The Word Bootstrap

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bootstrap in American English
a strap on a boot for pulling it on
undertaken or effected without others' help
noun: a loop of leather or cloth sewn at the top rear, or sometimes on each side, of a boot to facilitate pulling it on

bootstrap in British English
noun: a leather or fabric loop on the back or side of a boot for pulling it on
verb: to set up or achieve (something) using minimal resources

bootstrap in Finance 1
adjective: A bootstrap deal is an offer to purchase a controlling share in a company.

bootstrap in Finance 2
verb: If a business bootstraps itself, or an activity, it achieves success with limited resources.

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