jump-start
verb
ˈjəmp-ˈstärt 
jump-started; jump-starting; jump-starts
transitive verb
1
: to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (such as another vehicle's battery)
2
a
: to start or restart (something) rapidly or forcefully
advertising can jump-start a political campaign
b
: to impart fresh or renewed energy to (something) : energize
a plan to jump-start the stagnant economy
jump start noun
Synonyms
- amp (up)
- animate
- brace
- energize
- enliven
- fillip
- fire
- ginger (up)
- invigorate
- jazz (up)
- juice up
- liven (up)
- pep (up)
- quicken
- spike
- stimulate
- vitalize
- vivify
- zip (up)
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Word History
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined at sense 1
jump-start
verb
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- stimulate
- energize
- invigorate
- enliven
- revive
- vitalize
- stir
- activate
- electrify
- arouse
- provoke
- animate
- awaken
- inspire
- drive
- quicken
- spark
- boost
- fillip
- vivify
- strengthen
- lift
- propel
- motivate
- spike
- cheer
- excite
- recreate
- fire
- trigger
- rouse
- brace
- charge
- raise
- rally
- awake
- resurrect
- move
- motive
- juice up
- galvanize
- reinvigorate
- refresh
- jazz (up)
- zip (up)
- renew
- revitalize
- pep (up)
- liven (up)
- infuse
- reenergize
- ginger (up)
- amp (up)
- impel
- rekindle
- rejuvenate
- incite
- foment
- resuscitate
- set off
- actuate
- reawaken
- fortify
- instigate
- reactivate
- buoy
- recharge
- regenerate
- ferment
- reanimate
- abet
- embolden
- restimulate
- kindle
- inflame
- enkindle
- hearten
- turn on
- wake (up)
- refreshen
- steel
- enflame
- reawake
- whip (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- kill
- dampen
- undermine
- dull
- deaden
- damp
- weaken
- drain
- weary
- slow
- curb
- wear
- inhibit
- restrain
- harass
- debilitate
- knock out
- exhaust
- wear out
- suppress
- check
- enervate
- sap
- enfeeble
- fatigue
- quell
- wash out
- discourage
- stunt
- tucker (out)
- quench
- repress
- burn out
- still
- demoralize
- daunt
- dishearten
- jade
- fag
- kayo
- dispirit
- do in