How do you define the word booting?

Booting refers to the process of starting up a computer or electronic device, during which the system initializes hardware components and loads the operating system from storage into memory. This process begins when the power is turned on, and it typically involves a series of diagnostic checks followed by the loading of essential system files. Booting can occur in different modes, such as cold boot (starting from a powered-off state) or warm boot (restarting while powered on).