Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To reach a sufficient spinning speed for reads and writes to take place.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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verb
To power up, launch, or instantiate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
Synonyms: spool up, gin up
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To be brought into full operation; to reach full potential or capacity; to spool up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, intransitive
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verb
To fabricate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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History
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