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apachectl: Start the `org.apache.httpd` launchd job.
$ apachectl start
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The command "apachectl start" is used to start the Apache HTTP server.

Apache HTTP server is a widely used web server software that allows a computer to host websites. The "apachectl" command is a utility provided by Apache that enables the management of the server.

When the "apachectl start" command is executed, it instructs the Apache HTTP server to start running, making it ready to accept incoming web requests and serve web pages. This command is typically used after the installation or configuration of Apache, or when restarting the server after making changes to its settings.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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