Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jumpstart
verb
/ˈdʒʌmpstɑːrt/
Definition
To start something quickly or to stimulate it into action.
Examples
- The team needed a motivating speech to jumpstart their performance in the game.
- She took a walk to jumpstart her creativity before beginning her art project.
Meaning
The action of starting something or activating something that is not currently in motion, often used in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- kickstart
- ignite
- boost
- activate
