Synonyms of crank (up)

crank (up)

verb

as in to trigger

to cause to function

crank up the CD player so we can dance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trigger
• activate
• spark
• drive
• power
• set off
• move
• turn on
• generate
• fuel
• start
• touch off
• actuate
• ignite
• provoke
• run
• charge
• push
• speed (up)
• fire
• turn over
• launch
• stimulate
• electrify
• kick over
• energize
• switch
• trip
• release
• stir up
• discharge
• step up
• reactivate
• accelerate
• recharge
• excite
• incite
• arouse
• catalyze
• quicken
• vitalize
• instigate
• jump-start
• kick-start

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shut off
• cut out
• cut
• kill
• turn off
• cut off
• brake
• stop
• check
• draw up
• arrest
• stick
• halt
• deactivate
• slow
• suppress
• stall
• jam
• repress
• decelerate
• stunt

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• shut off
• cut out
• cut
• kill
• turn off
• cut off
• brake
• stop
• check
• draw up
• arrest
• stick
• halt
• deactivate
• slow
• suppress
• stall
• jam
• repress
• decelerate
• stunt

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