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to init

to init

8.0
To set up a device or program so it is ready to use
  • verb
  • /ɪˈnɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inicializar
  • After you init the program, make sure to save your settings to avoid losing them.

Examples

  • Before and after that, I had tried to boot to init 1 or init 3 when I realized (reading the wiki, seeking information) that the init levels have been removed!

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  • Post your code for creating items and adding them to the array, though. If you init, add to the array, and then *don't* release right away, then your items will have too many retains.

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  • Anything but that ability to initiate contact professionally, personally, whatever it is, I think it's fundamental to success.

  • The CRH, basically what happens is this initiates your stress response and there's a cascade of events that take place.

  • To use the new software, you need to init the system before launching it.

  • The technician will init the device to ensure it operates correctly.

Synonyms

to fire up
vsto init
  • Informal
55 3.5

Turn on a computer or other device so it starts working

involves careful setup and configuration rather than quick switching on
to start up
vsto init
38 3.0

To make a machine or system begin to work

emphasizes methodical setup and preparation rather than general beginning
to boot
vsto init
  • Specialized
28 4.5

To start a computer and load its operating system

is about setting up by running setup steps rather than only loading the OS
to bring up
vsto init
  • Specialized
14 5.5

Start a computer's operating system so it can run

refers to setup actions that prepare and configure rather than only loading
to spin up
vsto init
  • Specialized
3 5.2

Start a computer system or service so it is ready to use

means performing setup actions to prepare something rather than just turning it on
to initialize
vsto init
  • Specialized
1 6.6

To prepare a disk or drive for use by erasing old files and making it ready to store data

refers to general setup steps for devices or programs not only formatting storage
to boot a computer
vsto init
  • Specialized
3.3

Start a computer by loading the program that runs it

focuses on doing setup steps rather than only turning the system on

Surface Forms

init infinitive
initiated past
initiated past participle
initiating present participle
initiates third person singular

Etymology

Init as a verb is short for initialize and comes from the Latin initium meaning 'beginning', much like the familiar word initiate. So to init something is to start it or set it up.