boot up
verb- To start a computer using its bootstrap procedure.
- To start, using its bootstrap procedure. · It takes a couple of minutes for the computer to boot up.
- To start a computer program or a recording of a movie, show or song. · Then you should boot up your word processor.
- To start up, to bootstrap (any process, especially a business).
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