startup

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noun

1. the act of setting in operation (Freq. 1)
- repeated shutdowns and startups are expensive
• Derivationally related forms:
start up
• Hypernyms:
beginning, start, commencement
2. the act of starting a new operation or practice
- he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation
- the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes
• Syn:
inauguration
• Derivationally related forms:
start up, inaugurate (for: inauguration)
• Hypernyms:
beginning, start, commencement