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[()·どう()]
kidou
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 起動

noun, suru verb
  1. startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch

Definition and Synonyms for 起動

Launching the act of propelling with force
Synonyms: ランチ, ローンチ, 発射, 起動
Startup the act of setting in operation
Synonyms: 起動
Commence get off the ground
Synonyms: かかる, しだす, やりだす, スタート, おっぱじめる, 乗り出す, 乗り掛かる, 仕掛かる, 仕掛ける, 創始, 取っ付く, 取り付く, 取り掛かる, やり始める, し始める, 始める, 始動, 始業, 打ち掛かる, 発動, 発足, 着手, 起動, 踏み出す, 開始
Start get going or set in motion
Synonyms: 始動, 起動

Meanings for each kanji in 起動

» rouse; wake up; get up
» move; motion; change; confusion; shift; shake

Categories 起動 is a member of

Propulsion the act of propelling
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Beginning the act of starting something
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Commence set in motion, cause to start
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 起動

Sample Sentences for 起動

How many satellites have been put into orbit round the earth?
If the metal plate terminal of the game cassette is dirty it may be difficult for the game to start when the cassette is inserted into the game console.
Our calculations show that the rocket is off its course.
For the first time a satellite was launched into orbit.

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