as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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Recent Examples of jump-start
Mediators renew cease-fire efforts After previous talks collapsed in late summer, international mediators were trying to jump-start cease-fire efforts between Israel and Hamas.
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Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Metro’s planners are also suggesting that the board provide an additional $10 million to jump-start some Olympic efforts.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
But inserting Adams, who lived with Rodgers during the week, into the starting lineup did not jump-start the offense as New York fell to 2-5.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Several carmakers have taken the opportunity to launch low-cost EVs in an attempt to jump-start demand and recapture some of the market share now held by Chinese brands.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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Melanie Lidman and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Metro’s planners are also suggesting that the board provide an additional $10 million to jump-start some Olympic efforts.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
But inserting Adams, who lived with Rodgers during the week, into the starting lineup did not jump-start the offense as New York fell to 2-5.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Several carmakers have taken the opportunity to launch low-cost EVs in an attempt to jump-start demand and recapture some of the market share now held by Chinese brands.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jump-start. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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