jump-start
verb
jump-started; jump-starting; jump-starts
1
: to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (such as another vehicle's battery)
2
a
: to start or restart (something) rapidly or forcefully
advertising can jump-start a political campaign
b
: to impart fresh or renewed energy to (something) : energize
a plan to jump-start the stagnant economy
jump start
noun
Examples of jump-start in a Sentence
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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Biden put these requirements in place in an attempt to jump-start the implementation of new quantum-resistant algorithms under development by NIST.
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ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
Early last season, in a successful attempt to jump-start Crosby after the Penguins captain endured a sluggish start, the Penguins placed Malkin on his left wing.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
This rapid ideation jump-starts your creative process, letting SMBs test multiple angles without agencies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The decision to convince Wang to join Meta is uncharacteristic for Zuckerberg — who typically hires loyalists for top positions — but underscores the CEO’s belief that outside talent may be best suited to jump-start Meta’s AI capabilities, the people said.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 17 June 2025
Early last season, in a successful attempt to jump-start Crosby after the Penguins captain endured a sluggish start, the Penguins placed Malkin on his left wing.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 16 June 2025
This rapid ideation jump-starts your creative process, letting SMBs test multiple angles without agencies.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The decision to convince Wang to join Meta is uncharacteristic for Zuckerberg — who typically hires loyalists for top positions — but underscores the CEO’s belief that outside talent may be best suited to jump-start Meta’s AI capabilities, the people said.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump-start. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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