jump-start
verb
jump-started; jump-starting; jump-starts
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
Examples of jump-start in a Sentence
an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion
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The company is hoping the device jump-starts its sagging sales.
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Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
This past April, Singapore added four weeks of mandatory paternity leave (other countries, including Sweden, Japan, and Norway have similar policies), which has the ability to jump-start more equitable caretaking for both parents early on.
—Samantha Mann, Time, 5 June 2025
For a Healthy Gut Best time to drink: Morning
Starting the day with bone broth can help jump-start your digestive system and protect the stomach lining.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Boost uranium mining The president’s orders also aim to jump-start the mining of uranium in the U.S. and expand domestic uranium enrichment capacity, the official said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
This past April, Singapore added four weeks of mandatory paternity leave (other countries, including Sweden, Japan, and Norway have similar policies), which has the ability to jump-start more equitable caretaking for both parents early on.
—Samantha Mann, Time, 5 June 2025
For a Healthy Gut Best time to drink: Morning
Starting the day with bone broth can help jump-start your digestive system and protect the stomach lining.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Boost uranium mining The president’s orders also aim to jump-start the mining of uranium in the U.S. and expand domestic uranium enrichment capacity, the official said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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“Jump-start.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump-start. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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