jump-start

verb

ˈjəmp-ˈstärt

jump-started; jump-starting; jump-starts

: to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (such as another vehicle's battery)

: to start or restart (something) rapidly or forcefully

advertising can jump-start a political campaign

: to impart fresh or renewed energy to (something) : energize

a plan to jump-start the stagnant economy

jump start noun

Examples of jump-start in a Sentence

an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion

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Those declines have left many crew members struggling to find work, and spurred some lawmakers to try to jump-start production in their jurisdictions. —

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025 President Trump has declared an energy emergency, which his team has said would unlock additional powers to jump-start production. —

Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025 The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard always comes off the bench with purpose and flair, showing his readiness to jump-start the offense. —

Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 America’s shipbuilding industry needs a jump-start. —

Craig Hooper, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for jump-start