[Xfce-i18n] Request: Definition of 'initialize' in a string

[Leandro Regueiro]

> I am translating the following string:
> "Failed to initialize xfconf. Reason: %s"
>
> Wiktionary gives following definitions for 'initialize'. Which one, if
> any, is the correct definition. If not any, may someone give me the
> correct definition?
>
> * To assign initial values to something
> * (computing) To assign an initial value to a variable
> * (computing) To format a storage medium prior to use
> * (computing) To prepare any hardware (such as a printer or scanner) for use
>
> http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/initialize

Hi, some times "initialize" is used instead of "start".

Bye,
                      Leandro Regueiro