power-up
noun/ˈpaʊər ʌp/
/ˈpaʊər ʌp/
- [uncountable] the moment when a machine is switched on and starts working
- Does the computer beep on power-up?
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- [countable] in computer games, an advantage that a character can get if a player wins a certain number of points, for example more strength
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