momentum

US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
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1.

Impuls, Schwung

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.
Das Auto gewann an Schwung, als es den Hügel hinunterrollte.
The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
Der Schwung des Balls trug ihn ins Netz.
2.

Schwung, Dynamik, Elan

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

:
The campaign is gaining momentum.
Die Kampagne gewinnt an Schwung.
We need to build on this positive momentum.
Wir müssen auf diesem positiven Schwung aufbauen.