Synonyms and antonyms of To start or stop a computer or computer program in British Thesaurus

log on ()

to start using a computer system, for example by typing a particular word

log off ()

to finish using a computer system, for example by typing a particular word

power up ()

to switch a computer on in the correct way

boot (verb)

computing if a computer boots, or if you boot it, it starts working and becomes ready to use

exit (verb)

to end a computer program that you are using

power down ()

to switch a computer off in the correct way

run (verb)

computing to start or to use a computer program

abort (verb)

if you abort a computer program, or if it aborts, the computer stops doing something before it is finished

restart (verb)

to start a computer again instead of shutting it down

sign on ()

to write your name or a secret word in order to use a computer

coldboot (verb)

to make a computer start again by turning it off and then turning it on

hardboot (verb)

to make a computer start again by turning it off and on

launch (verb)

computing to start a computer program

reboot (verb)

if a computer or system reboots, or if someone reboots it, it starts again after it has been turned off