initialise
Translation
to initialize, to start, to set up
Examples
You need to initialise the software first.
You need to initialize the software first.
They will initialise the project next month.
They will initialize the project next month.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to set (sth.) to its starting value or state. You need to initialize the software first.
Similar Words
Synonyms: start, begin, launch, set up
Etymology
From Latin 'initialis' (of the beginning). The '-ize' suffix makes it a verb.
Memory Tips
Think of setting something to its 'initial' state. Common in computing.