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
Synonyms
Examples of jump-start in a Sentence
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
Recent Examples on the Web
Still, the administration’s efforts to jump-start domestic manufacturing in Arizona and Georgia have resulted in significant private sector investments, and White House officials say the country is starting to see more projects come online and jobs being created.
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Madeleine Ngo, New York Times, 15 May 2024
For Simpson, the desire to peek inside of people’s homes jump-started his career as one of TikTok’s favorite personalities.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Earned rewards will transfer to the new program, the company said, and members will receive bonus points for every visit made in the last year to jump-start their progress on the new program.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Kendall Jenner is crediting her longtime friend Cara Delevingne with jump-starting her modeling career.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The explosion of TikTok in the comedy world gives stand-ups a safe space to put out content and connect with the right people to jump-start their careers, Berner hopes this will inspire more women to try comedy.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The new buses are meant to benefit students and the environment, address ozone pollution in metro Phoenix and jump-start the future of electrification in the region’s public transit system.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
The move jump-started Blaydes’ evolution into a well-rounded mixed martial artist now capable of striking with the UFC’s best.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 5 May 2024
Breakers invited fellow dancers out of early retirement to jump-start the scene once again, according to USA Dance.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Madeleine Ngo, New York Times, 15 May 2024
For Simpson, the desire to peek inside of people’s homes jump-started his career as one of TikTok’s favorite personalities.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
Earned rewards will transfer to the new program, the company said, and members will receive bonus points for every visit made in the last year to jump-start their progress on the new program.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Kendall Jenner is crediting her longtime friend Cara Delevingne with jump-starting her modeling career.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
The explosion of TikTok in the comedy world gives stand-ups a safe space to put out content and connect with the right people to jump-start their careers, Berner hopes this will inspire more women to try comedy.
—Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The new buses are meant to benefit students and the environment, address ozone pollution in metro Phoenix and jump-start the future of electrification in the region’s public transit system.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
The move jump-started Blaydes’ evolution into a well-rounded mixed martial artist now capable of striking with the UFC’s best.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 5 May 2024
Breakers invited fellow dancers out of early retirement to jump-start the scene once again, according to USA Dance.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump-start. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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