start up

/stɑrt əp/

/stɑt əp/

Other forms: started up; starting up; starts up

Definitions of start up

1. verb

   get going or set in motion
   synonyms: start

   types:

   kick-start

   start (a motorcycle) by means of a kick starter

   hot-wire

   start (a car engine) without a key by bypassing the ignition interlock

   re-start, restart

   start an engine again, for example

   crank, crank up

   start by cranking

   jump, jump-start, jumpstart

   start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery
2. verb

   get off the ground
   synonyms: commence, embark on, start

   types:

   inaugurate, kick off

   commence officially

   open

   begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

   swear in

   administer on oath to

   dedicate

   open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building

   inaugurate

   open ceremoniously or dedicate formally

   call to order

   open formally

   type of:

   begin, commence, lead off, start

   set in motion, cause to start