started up
Began from scratch
Started up means began operating or came into existence.
An engine or machine started up when it begins running.
A business or organization that started up recently is newly established.
The phrase can describe sudden activity: The band started up again after their break.
Starting up a computer means powering it on and loading its operating system.
- initiatedStarted or inducted
- mobilizedAssembled for action
- launchedSet in motion
- commencedBegan or initiated
- ignitionStarting combustion process
got going · begin · boot · turned over · founded · ground floor · spark · open for business · inaugurated · fired up · implemented · activation · inception · from scratch · awakened · kickstarted · revved · switched on
started upshut down
Cease to operate
turned off · powered down · switched off · stopped · shut off
started upshut down
Cease to operate
closed down · folded · wound up · dissolved · liquidated
start, started, starting, starter, restart, starts, startup, starters, restarted