momentum

US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
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1.

زخم, اندفاع

the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity

:
The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
اكتسبت السيارة زخماً وهي تتدحرج أسفل التل.
The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
حمل زخم الكرة إياها إلى الشباك.
2.

زخم, قوة دافعة, اندفاع

the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events

:
The campaign is gaining momentum.
الحملة تكتسب زخماً.
We need to build on this positive momentum.
نحن بحاجة للبناء على هذا الزخم الإيجابي.