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Meaning of the word jump-start in English

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jump-start

US /ˈdʒʌmp.stɑːrt/
UK /ˈdʒʌmp.stɑːrt/
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Verb

1.

to start a car by connecting its battery to the battery of another car with jump leads

Example:
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We had to jump-start the car this morning because the battery was dead.
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Can you help me jump-start my car?
Synonym:
boostrechargerevive
2.

to give a quick and effective boost to something

Example:
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The new marketing campaign aims to jump-start sales.
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The government hopes to jump-start the economy with new policies.
Synonym:
stimulatecatalyzeaccelerateboostkick-start

Noun

1.

an act of starting a car by connecting its battery to the battery of another car with jump leads

Example:
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We needed a jump-start to get the old car running.
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He gave my car a quick jump-start.
Synonym:
boostrechargerevival
2.

an act of giving a quick and effective boost to something

Example:
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The new investment provided a much-needed jump-start for the struggling company.
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His inspiring speech gave the team a real jump-start.
Synonym:
stimuluscatalystimpetusboostkick-start
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