Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bump-start
verb
/ˈbʌmp stɑːrt/
Definition
A method used to start a vehicle by rolling it forward and engaging the engine with the transmission while in gear.
Examples
- When the battery died, we had to bump-start the car down the hill.
- He knew how to bump-start his motorcycle when the battery was low.
- If your car won’t start, a bump-start might just do the trick.
Meaning
To start a vehicle’s engine without using the starter motor, typically by pushing the vehicle and then quickly engaging the clutch to start the engine.
Synonyms
- push-start
- roll-start
