1. To begin or commence one or more procedures, workflows, or sequences of actions
The manager will start processes for the new project next Monday.
O gerente iniciará processos para o novo projeto na próxima segunda-feira.
2. In computing, to activate or launch multiple programs or operations
The system administrator needs to start processes to optimize server performance.
O administrador de sistemas precisa iniciar processos para otimizar o desempenho do servidor.