1. A situation where an engine or motor has difficulty starting, often requiring multiple attempts or excessive cranking
The car had a hard start this morning in the cold weather.
O carro teve uma partida difícil esta manhã no frio.
2. A difficult beginning or launch of a project, business, or endeavor
The startup had a hard start but eventually became successful.
A startup teve uma partida difícil, mas eventualmente se tornou bem-sucedida.
3. In computing, a system restart that requires a complete power cycle rather than a soft restart
Sometimes a hard start is necessary when the system freezes completely.
Às vezes uma reinicialização forçada é necessária quando o sistema congela completamente.