bootprocess
nounUK /ˈbuːt prəʊˌsɛs/
US /ˈbuːt prɑːˌsɛs/
The boot process is the steps a computer takes to wake up and get ready to use.
When you press the power button, the boot process starts and the screen lights up.
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2. The series of actions a device performs after being switched on before it can be used.
The phone's boot process took only a few seconds.
3. In computing, the loading of an operating system into memory from storage.
A failed boot process left the laptop stuck on a black screen.
4. The beginning stage of a program or system where settings and resources are prepared.
During the boot process, the software checks all connected devices.