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jumpstart

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. starting an automobile engine that has a weak battery by means of jumper cables to another car

    noun.act

    Examples
    My battery was dead so I had to get a jumpstart from my neighbor.
    Synonyms jump-start

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery

    verb.motion

    Synonyms jump jump-start

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. start or re-start vigorously

    verb.change

    Examples
    The Secretary of State intends to jumpstart the Middle East Peace Process.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

jumping orchidjumping plant lousejumping seedjumping up and downjumping-off placejumping-off pointjumpsuitjumpweldjumpyjuncaceaejuncaceousjuncaginaceae

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