Power on
verb
To start or activate an electronic device by turning on its power.
Make sure to power on the computer before you start work.

Often appears as...
- power on the device
- power on the system
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To continue or persist despite difficulties.
Even though he was tired, he decided to power on and finish the race.

Often appears as...
- power on through the night
- power on despite the struggles
verb
To start or activate an electronic device by turning on its power.
Make sure to power on the computer before you start work.

Often appears as...
- power on the device
- power on the system
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To continue or persist despite difficulties.
Even though he was tired, he decided to power on and finish the race.

Often appears as...
- power on through the night
- power on despite the struggles
Definition 1 of 2

First Action
Often the initial step in instructions for using electronics.

To install the software, power on your PC first.
Technical Sequences
Commonly used in technical guides and troubleshooting steps.

If the screen is blank, power on the monitor to check connectivity.
Pre-condition
Used before other actions that depend on the device being active.

Power on the printer before sending a print job.
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