jump-start
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Definition of jump-start
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 campaign
b : to impart fresh or renewed energy to (something) : energize a plan to jump-start the stagnant economy
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Synonyms & Antonyms for jump-start
Synonyms
amp (up), animate, brace, energize, enliven, fire, ginger (up), invigorate, jazz (up), juice up, liven (up), pep (up), quicken, spike, stimulate, vitalize, vivify, zip (up)
Antonyms
damp, dampen, deaden, dull, kill
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jump-start
verb
English Language Learners Definition of jump-start
: 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)
: to cause (something) to start quickly
: to give new energy to (something)
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