Initialize (verb)

1. To set the initial values or state of (something) in a computer program or system.
2. To prepare (something) for use by setting its initial values or settings.

Origin:

1930s: back-formation from initialization, or from french initialiser, based on initial "first".

Examples:

1. The program needs to be initialized before it can be used.
2. The computer needs to be initialized before it can be used.
3. The software needs to be initialized before it can be used.
4. The system needs to be initialized before it can be used.
5. The device needs to be initialized before it can be used.