Jump-start ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Jump-start ( verb )

To start a car or other vehicle by using a jump lead or booster battery.

Origin:

A blend of the words "jump" and "start" meaning to start a car or other vehicle by using a jump lead or booster battery.

Examples:

  1. I had to jump-start my car this morning because the battery was dead.
  2. Can you help me jump-start my car? I left the lights on overnight.
  3. The mechanic jump-started the car before taking it for a test drive.
  4. I always carry jumper cables in my trunk in case I need to jump-start someone else's car.
  5. He jump-started the generator and it finally came to life.

(As a verb)

Jump-start ( verb )

To start or begin something with a lot of energy or enthusiasm.

Origin:

A blend of the words "jump" and "start" meaning to start a car or other vehicle by using a jump lead or booster battery.

Examples:

  1. The company is trying to jump-start sales by offering a discount.
  2. The motivational speaker was brought in to jump-start the team's productivity.
  3. I need a vacation to jump-start my creativity.
  4. The new project manager is trying to jump-start the development of the new product.
  5. The band's energetic performance jump-started the crowd and the party was in full swing.
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