Definitions
- 1. to start (a machine)
- 2. (fig.) to set in motion
- 3. to launch (an operation)
- 4. to activate (a plan)
Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
启动 often collocates with machines or systems (启动汽车, 启动电脑), while 发动 is used for campaigns or engines (发动战争, 发动引擎).
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 启动 (start operation) with 开 (open); you cannot say *启动门.
Example Sentences
2 shown请 启动 机器。
Please start the machine.
他用力扳动开关，机器 启动 了。
He pulled the switch hard and the machine started.
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