boot up
verb1
To start a computer using its bootstrap procedure.
2
Of a computer To start, using its bootstrap procedure.
- It takes a couple of minutes for the computer to boot up.
3
To start a computer program or a recording of a movie, show or song.
- Then you should boot up your word processor.
4
Ambitransitive, Broadly, Figuratively To 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.
- Derived terms
- bootup