power up

Definitions

1. 1

   To turn the electrical power on to a device as a precondition to making it operational.

   • Every morning he powered up his electronic devices, even before making coffee.
2. 2

   To become ready for operation as a result of the provision of electrical power.

   • The office systems power up automatically at 7:30am on workdays.

The neighborhood

• synonymboot up
• antonympower down
• neighborfire up
• neighborwarm up