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
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Examples of jump-start in a Sentence
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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Will Sheppard had five catches for 71 yards and two TDs, including an impressive first-quarter score to jump-start CU.
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Providing capital to aspiring Black business owners could indeed be helpful in spurring entrepreneurship and jump-starting economic activity in urban and underserved areas.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Strong actions by Tunisia’s international partners are the missing element that could jump-start such a movement.
—Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Former Olympic medalist Allyson Felix created these running shoes, which are designed specifically for a woman's foot and are perfectly timed to jump-start your New Year's resolution to start running more.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Providing capital to aspiring Black business owners could indeed be helpful in spurring entrepreneurship and jump-starting economic activity in urban and underserved areas.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Strong actions by Tunisia’s international partners are the missing element that could jump-start such a movement.
—Sarah E. Yerkes, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
Former Olympic medalist Allyson Felix created these running shoes, which are designed specifically for a woman's foot and are perfectly timed to jump-start your New Year's resolution to start running more.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump-start. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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