English · Work & Business
runway
/ˈrʌnˌweɪ/
[/ˈrʌnˌweɪ/]
time before cash runs out
Advancednoun
Definition
The length of time a company can operate before it runs out of money.
Example
With only six months of runway left, the startup urgently sought new investment.
With only six months of runway left, the startup urgently sought new investment.
Etymology
From the aviation runway needed before takeoff; the startup-finance sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in startups and venture finance.