jump-start
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jump-start
noun jump-starts · jumpstart · jump start
- The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle. I left my headlights on all night. Could you give me a jump-start?
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A false start.
Similar: jumped-start, false start, flier, flyer
verb jump-starts · jump-starting · jump-started · jumpstart · jump start
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To start a motor vehicle with a discharged ("dead") battery by connecting it with jumper cables to an alternate source of electrical current, generally either the charged battery of another vehicle or a purpose-made device ("hotshot").
Similar: boost
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To reactivate or rejuvenate.
Giving a really good speech at the convention could jump-start her political career.
Similar: boost, reactivate, kick start
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noun false start
| Español | comienzo antes de tiempo |
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verb Start a motor vehicle
| Español | pasar corriente, yumpear, yompear, jumpear, jompear |
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| Français | ponter, démarrer par pontage |
verb to reactivate or rejuvenate
| Español | darle un impulso a, poner en marcha |
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title = {jump-start},
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year = {2026},
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