start up
Verb

start up

  1. (intransitive) To rise suddenly.
    He started up when he heard the scream.
  2. (transitive, intransitive) To begin to operate.
    The four of them started up a law practice.
    The engine started up right away.
  3. (intransitive, colloquial) To begin.
    They started up playing.
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