starts up
Initiates the engine
Starts up means to begin operating or to cause something to begin operating.
An engine starts up when ignited; a business starts up when it launches.
The phrase emphasizes the initial moment of activation: The generator started up with a roar.
A startup (noun) is a newly established company, typically in technology.
Starting combustion process
- crankingRotating by handle
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- firingTerminating employment
- revvingIncreasing engine speed
combustion · spark · kickstart · motor · idle · choke · throttle · sputter
Initializing a computer system
- rebootCycle power intentionally
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
- firmwareHardware's permanent programming
drivers · kernel · operating system · initialization · loading · safe mode · boot sequence · POST
Begins or initiates
- embarksBoards for departure
- initiatesStarts or new members
- launchesSends off forcefully
- inauguratesFormally begins or installs
kicks off · opens · introduces · triggers · sparks · originates · establishes · resumes
Creating and managing ventures
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- seed fundingInitial startup capital infusion
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
angel investor · pitch deck · bootstrapping · crowdfunding · equity · valuation · MVP · prototype
ignition
Starting combustion process
revving · combustion · spark · kickstart · motor · idle · choke · throttle · sputter · stall
booting
Initializing a computer system
- rebootCycle power intentionally
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- UEFIFirmware interface for booting
firmware · drivers · kernel · operating system · initialization · loading · safe mode · boot sequence · POST · system restore
commences
Begins or initiates
inaugurates · kicks off · opens · introduces · triggers · sparks · originates · establishes · resumes
entrepreneurship
Creating and managing ventures
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- seed fundingInitial startup capital infusion
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
accelerator · angel investor · pitch deck · bootstrapping · crowdfunding · equity · valuation · MVP · prototype · co-founder
rouses
Causes to awaken
animates · energizes · invigorates · galvanizes · revives · activates · enlivens
starts upshuts down
Stops functioning completely
turns off · powers down · switches off · powers off · shuts off
starts upshuts down
Stops functioning completely
closes down · folds · goes under · winds up · liquidates
start, started, starting, startling, startled, starter, restart, starts, startup