启动 (qǐ dòng) — to start (a machine, device, or program); to launch (an operation, project, or plan)
Definition
启动 means to start or launch machines, systems, or large-scale projects/plans. Compared to the everyday 开机 (just turning a device on), 启动 is more formal and used for bigger operations; 发动 leans toward engines or mobilizing people.
verb
to start (a machine, device, or program)to launch (an operation, project, or plan)
Examples
- 启动。Tā qǐ dòng le diàn nǎo jiù kāi shǐ gōng zuò.He started the computer and began working.
- 启动。Zhè ge fāng àn yǐ jīng zhèng shì qǐ dòng le.This plan has been officially launched.
- 启动。Gōng sī yào qǐ dòng yí gè xīn jì huà.The company is going to launch a new plan.
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