setupcommand
nounUK /ˈsɛtʌpkəˌmɑːnd/
US /ˈsɛtʌpkəˌmænd/
A setup command is a special instruction that gets a computer or program ready to work.
Type the setup command in the terminal before you start the game.
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2. A command used to configure a device before its first use.
The router's setup command asks for your Wi-Fi name and password.
3. A line of code that prepares a testing environment.
The test suite runs a setup command to create a temporary database.
4. An instruction in a game or app that arranges the starting state.
The board game app sends a setup command to place all the pieces.