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start up

The correct spelling is start up.

How to pronounce start up

verb

Say it like: Sta-rt -up

The correct spelling is start up. To rise suddenly. For example: "He started up when he heard the scream."

Usage Examples

He started up when he heard the scream.

The engine started up right away.

They started up playing.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To rise suddenly.
  2. 2.To begin to operate.
  3. 3.To begin.

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