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start up

start up

 
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start
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to begin operation.
The engine started up immediately.
definition 2: to cause (something) to begin operation.
It took a few tries before I could start up the lawn mower.The engine was cold but I started it up easily.The two sisters started up the business together.