Definition of jump–start
transitive verb
1 : to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (such as another vehicle's battery)
2a : to start or restart (something) rapidly or forcefully advertising can jump–start a political campaignb : to impart fresh or renewed energy to (something) : energize a plan to jump–start the stagnant economy
jump start
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1973
First Known Use of jump–start
1973
JUMP–START Defined for English Language Learners
jump-start
playDefinition of jump–start for English Language Learners
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: to start (a vehicle whose battery is not working) by connecting its battery to another source of power (such as the battery of another vehicle)
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: to cause (something) to start quickly
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: to give new energy to (something)
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