What is 'Crowdfunding'. Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to finance a new business venture. Crowdfunding makes use of the easy accessibility of vast networks of people through social media and crowdfunding websites to bring investors and entrepreneurs together.
Definition of beat feet. beat feet. verb. to hurry, hustle, esp. when departing. We better beat feet or we'll be late. See more words with the same meaning: to hurry. Last edited on Aug 30 2003. Submitted by Morgan D. from Seattle, WA, USA on Aug 30 2003. to run See more words with the same meaning: to go, leave, exit.
Holding someone's feet to the fire is usually said of politicians (the someone). Holding their feet to the fire means constantly reminding them of their campaign promises and the duties of their office. These reminders may be a form of torture, but the point is that by keeping their feet to the fire we make sure they won't forget. Sometimes it's better if they DO forget their campaign promises.