Jump-start
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verb
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verb
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(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:
- I had to jump-start my car this morning because the battery was dead.
- Can you help me jump-start my car? I left the lights on overnight.
- The mechanic jump-started the car before taking it for a test drive.
- I always carry jumper cables in my trunk in case I need to jump-start someone else's car.
- 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:
- The company is trying to jump-start sales by offering a discount.
- The motivational speaker was brought in to jump-start the team's productivity.
- I need a vacation to jump-start my creativity.
- The new project manager is trying to jump-start the development of the new product.
- The band's energetic performance jump-started the crowd and the party was in full swing.