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jump–start
verb \ˈjəmp-ˈstärt\
: to start (a vehicle whose battery is not working) by connecting its battery to another source of power (such as the battery of another vehicle)
: to cause (something) to start quickly
: to give new energy to (something)
Full Definition of JUMP-START
transitive verb
1
: to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (as another vehicle's battery)
2
a : to start or restart rapidly or forcefully <advertising can jump–start a political campaign> b : to impart fresh or renewed energy to : energize <a plan to jump–start the stagnant economy>
— jump start noun
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First Known Use of JUMP-START
1973
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