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(boot-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. starting a computer or device by loading its operating system.

Example Sentence

The goalie is booting the ball.

More Example Sentences

Booting takes a few minutes sometimes.

Synonyms

starting; launching; initializing

Antonyms

shutting down; turning off; powering down

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Rhymes

  • booting
  • fruiting
  • looting
  • muting
  • rooting
  • shooting

  • commuting
  • computing
  • diluting
  • disputing
  • polluting
  • recruiting
  • refuting
  • rerouting
  • saluting
  • uprooting

  • supercomputing
  • telecommuting
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