start up
Third Person
starts up
Present Participle
starting up
Past Tense
started up
Past Participle
started up
1
to start a process, organization, or activity
transitive
- The manager started up a new project to streamline the workflow.
- They started up a discussion about future plans for the project.
- The company started up operations in a new market.
- Let's start up a campaign to raise awareness about the importance of recycling.
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to begin a process with the goal of making it operational and successful
transitive
- They started up a new software development firm specializing in mobile apps.
- The entrepreneur started the company up with a small investment.
- He decided to start up a consulting business after gaining expertise in the field.
- Starting up a successful restaurant requires careful planning and execution.
- The investors started the company up with a significant capital injection.
3
to start an electronic device or machine
transitive
- She started up her laptop to check her emails.
- The mechanic started up the engine after repairing it.
- The engineer started up the newly installed machinery in the factory.
- They started up the air conditioner to cool down the room.
- The IT specialist started up the server to troubleshoot the issue.