English Explanatory Dictionary

jump-start

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
  2. A false start.
verb
  1. 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").
  2. To reactivate or rejuvenate.

Word forms

jump-start jump-starts jumpstart jump start jump-starting jump-started

Synonyms

jumped-start false start flier flyer boost reactivate kick start

Related words

jumper cable
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