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Meaning of boot up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To start a computer using its bootstrap procedure.
    transitive
  2. To start, using its bootstrap procedure.
    intransitive
  3. To start a computer program or a recording of a movie, show or song.
    transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch herauffahren

Examples

“It takes a couple of minutes for the computer to boot up.”
“Then you should boot up your word processor.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

boot upstairs bootblack bootblacked bootblacking booted booted and rallied

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