supercharge

verb

su·​per·​charge ˈsü-pər-ˌchärj How to pronounce supercharge (audio)
supercharged; supercharging; supercharges

transitive verb

1
: to charge greatly or excessively (as with vigor or tension)
2
: to supply a charge to the intake of (an engine) at a pressure higher than that of the surrounding atmosphere
3
supercharge noun

Examples of supercharge in a Sentence

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The system has not greatly affected the flow of migration and has faced numerous civil rights abuse charges, but nonetheless, Operation Lone Star could be supercharged if Trump follows through on his promise of using local police and military forces to enforce his deportation policies. Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024 This innovative method is supercharging software development, promising to dramatically speed up the testing process and potentially reshape how the entire tech industry operates. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 The influence of Pluto supercharges this energy, pushing you to let go of past fears around vulnerability or self-worth. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 For Trump, these new levies would both supercharge the trade policies pursued during his first administration and, more broadly, help the U.S. achieve key economic and social goals. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supercharge 

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of supercharge was in 1846

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“Supercharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercharge. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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