crank (up)

verb

Definition of crank (up)next
as in to trigger
to cause to function crank up the CD player so we can dance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank (up)
  1. trigger
  2. activate
  3. spark
  4. drive
  5. power
Verb
  • Either of these changes can trigger tire pressure warnings in newer vehicles, but Koulloukian says not to panic.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Her downfall triggered the implosion of the party and a victory by liberals in presidential and general elections.
    Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of trigger
Verb
  • The Scorpio moon activating Uranus can stimulate your need for freedom.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Agents have access to activate spotlights and sirens and can speak through the device in the case of an intrusion. 2.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of activate
Verb
  • This sparked a buying spree, with the most recent acquisition completed last week, when the company bought 55,000 BTC at an average price of $97,862.
    Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The hope is that potential for accelerated production will spark creativity and, eventually, create compelling new products.
    William Earl, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of spark
Verb
  • These setbacks will not drive Russia out of Syria, however.
    Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
  • After going through surgery the pain has begun to subside, Pintauro revealed, before thanking medical staff and husband Wil Tabares for driving him to the hospital and staying by his side. Need a break?
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of drive
Verb
  • As holiday travel begins, the necessities everyone needs on hand is their phone, a good pair of wireless headphones, and a reliable portable charger to power them up.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Understanding his audience has powered his rising star in the Trumpiverse.
    John Hyatt, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of power
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“Crank (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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