launchdirective
nounUK /lɔːntʃ dɪˈrɛktɪv/
US /lɔntʃ dɪˈrɛktɪv/
An official instruction that tells people when and how to start something.
The mission control team issued a launchdirective to begin the rocket countdown.
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2. A formal document that authorizes a product or project to begin.
The manager signed the launchdirective for the new app.
3. A signal that starts a planned event or operation.
The loudspeaker announcement served as the launchdirective for the parade.
4. A rule that explains how to begin a process safely.
Follow the launchdirective before turning on the machine.