Phrasal Verbs With 'Start Up'

We have 5 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Start Up'.

Start up

Meaning:

Open a business

Example:

The firm STARTED UP on a shoestring budget.

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Start up

Meaning:

Begin, especially sounds

Example:

There was a pause, then the noise STARTED UP again.

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Start up

Meaning:

When an engine starts working

Example:

The car STARTED UP first time.

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Start up

Meaning:

Make an engine work

Example:

I STARTED the car UP.

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Start up

Meaning:

Sit or stand upright because someone has surprised you

Example:

He STARTED UP when I entered the room and tried to hide what he was doing.

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Similar phrasal verbs

Start off Start off on Start on Start on at Start out Start out as Start out to Start over

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