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单词 jump-starts
释义

jump-start

verb

ˈjəmp-ˈstärt How to pronounce jump-start (audio)
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-starts

verb

present tense third-person singular of jump-start
as in stimulates
to give life, vigor, or spirit to an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • stimulates
  • energizes
  • stirs
  • enlivens
  • invigorates
  • activates
  • animates
  • awakens
  • electrifies
  • vitalizes
  • quickens
  • provokes
  • arouses
  • revives
  • inspires
  • vivifies
  • drives
  • propels
  • lifts
  • excites
  • triggers
  • strengthens
  • boosts
  • spikes
  • sparks
  • motivates
  • fires
  • fillips
  • cheers
  • recreates
  • awakes
  • raises
  • braces
  • resurrects
  • rallies
  • galvanizes
  • refreshes
  • charges
  • rouses
  • moves
  • zips (up)
  • peps (up)
  • motives
  • jazzes (up)
  • gingers (up)
  • renews
  • reinvigorates
  • infuses
  • juices up
  • revitalizes
  • incites
  • amps (up)
  • livens (up)
  • impels
  • rejuvenates
  • actuates
  • fortifies
  • reawakens
  • reactivates
  • foments
  • rekindles
  • resuscitates
  • instigates
  • reenergizes
  • inflames
  • heartens
  • sets off
  • regenerates
  • recharges
  • emboldens
  • ferments
  • kindles
  • abets
  • buoys
  • reanimates
  • enflames
  • wakes (up)
  • turns on
  • enkindles
  • restimulates
  • refreshens
  • whips (up)
  • steels
  • reawakes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • kills
  • dampens
  • dulls
  • deadens
  • undermines
  • weakens
  • wears
  • slows
  • damps
  • inhibits
  • saps
  • drains
  • debilitates
  • exhausts
  • wearies
  • enervates
  • knocks out
  • wears out
  • suppresses
  • harasses
  • restrains
  • enfeebles
  • burns out
  • curbs
  • washes out
  • fatigues
  • checks
  • quenches
  • quells
  • discourages
  • represses
  • stunts
  • demoralizes
  • kayoes
  • fags
  • stills
  • disheartens
  • tuckers (out)
  • daunts
  • does in
  • dispirits
  • jades
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