Initialize

Pronunciation: /ˌɪˈnɪʃəˌlaɪz/

Initialize (verb)

  1. to begin a program or system so it is ready to use.
  2. to set starting values or conditions for a program or system.

Examples

  • You need to initialize the program before using it.
  • The technician will initialize the system after installation.

Common collocations: initialize a program, initialize the system, initialize variables, initialize settings

Synonyms of Initialize

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Initialize

  • — ending a process or state