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Present participle for to start the operation of a machine, device, process or system
“Each time you start up your laptop you will need to sign in.”
Present participle for to create or bring something into being
“Lawsuits are common when an engineer leaves his company to start up a new venture.”
Present participle for to start or begin, especially a new phase or endeavor
“Should I go back to Norway and start up a new phase of my life?”
Present participle for to rise or stand up suddenly
“He would start up when he saw daylight and shout for help.”
Present participle for to sound, or to (be able to) be heard
“Sometimes, music would start up in the pub and, on sticking my head through the door, I'd see my dad up on the small stage.”
Present participle for to gain access to a computer system, usually by providing a previously agreed upon username and password
Present participle for to come into being or have its starting point at a certain time or place
Present participle for to ignite
Present participle for to produce the desired effect
Present participle for to design or plan an approach for a given task or project
(of an event or activity) Present participle for to make arrangements or preparations for
Present participle for to cause to occur or appear, especially through provocation
Present participle for to suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
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