spin up

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Synonyms: pin up, spit up, spin-up, skin up, shin up

Antonyms: pin up, spit up, spin-up, skin up, shin up

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|computing|intransitive|of a [[disk drive]]}} To reach a sufficient [[spin]]ning [[speed]] for [[read]]s and [[write]]s to take place.
2. {{lb|en|computing|transitive}} To [[power up]], [[launch]], or [[instantiate]].
3. {{lb|en|figurative|intransitive}} To be brought into [[full]] [[operation]]; to reach full [[potential]] or [[capacity]]; to [[spool up]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative|transitive}} To [[fabricate]].

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