Boot up

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.VerbTo start a computer using its bootstrap procedure.

2.VerbTo start, using its bootstrap procedure.

"It takes a couple of minutes for the computer to boot up."

3.VerbTo start a computer program or a recording of a movie, show or song.

"Then you should boot up your word processor."

4.VerbTo start up, to bootstrap (any process, especially a business).

"They believe they now have enough capital to boot up and stay alive until sales revenue begins."

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