Power up
verb
To switch on and prepare an electronic device for use.
Can you please power up the computer?
Often appears as...
- power up the computer
- power up the system
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To give or gain strength or energy.
I usually power up with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Often appears as...
- power up with coffee
- power up with breakfast
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
In games, to improve a character or item by adding capabilities or attributes.
In the game, you need to power up your character to defeat the final boss.
Often appears as...
- power up a character
- power up with a potion
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To switch on and prepare an electronic device for use.
Can you please power up the computer?
Often appears as...
- power up the computer
- power up the system
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To give or gain strength or energy.
I usually power up with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Often appears as...
- power up with coffee
- power up with breakfast
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
In games, to improve a character or item by adding capabilities or attributes.
In the game, you need to power up your character to defeat the final boss.
Often appears as...
- power up a character
- power up with a potion
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Setup
Usually refers to starting electronic systems in steps before they're fully operational.
The technician needed to power up the server gradually to avoid any issues.
Pro Tip 2/3Boot Process
Commonly used to describe the initial process of starting a computer or operating system.
After the update, you'll have to power up your laptop to apply the changes.
Pro Tip 3/3Activation Context
Not just turning on, but preparing a device for its specific functions.
Power up the machinery and check if all operations are running smoothly.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Setup
Usually refers to starting electronic systems in steps before they're fully operational.
The technician needed to power up the server gradually to avoid any issues.
Pro Tip 2/3Boot Process
Commonly used to describe the initial process of starting a computer or operating system.
After the update, you'll have to power up your laptop to apply the changes.
Pro Tip 3/3Activation Context
Not just turning on, but preparing a device for its specific functions.
Power up the machinery and check if all operations are running smoothly.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Setup
Usually refers to starting electronic systems in steps before they're fully operational.
The technician needed to power up the server gradually to avoid any issues.
Pro Tip 2/3Boot Process
Commonly used to describe the initial process of starting a computer or operating system.
After the update, you'll have to power up your laptop to apply the changes.
Pro Tip 3/3Activation Context
Not just turning on, but preparing a device for its specific functions.
Power up the machinery and check if all operations are running smoothly.
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