Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jump-start
verb
/ˈjʌmpˌstɑrt/
Definition
To start a vehicle or an activity with the help of an external source or stimulus, often referring to boosting something to get it going again.
Examples
- They used jumper cables to jump-start the car.
- The company needed a new strategy to jump-start its sales.
- The coach’s motivational speech helped jump-start the team’s performance.
Meaning
The act of initiating or revitalizing something that has stalled or is not functioning optimally.
Synonyms
- boost
- revitalize
- initiate
- restart
- kickstart
