jump start
Cables between cars
Jump start has two related meanings united by the idea of getting something going that won't start on its own.
Literally, to jump start a car is to use cables connected to another battery to provide enough charge to turn the engine over: Can you give me a jump start?
Figuratively, to jump start something is to give it an initial boost of energy or momentum: The tax cuts were meant to jump start the economy.
Also spelled jump-start.
The noun is a jump start or jump.
- jumpstartRevive with external power
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- clampsFastening grip devices
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- launchSet into motion
promote · catalyst · initiative · get going · hit the ground running · reinvigoration · positive terminal · boost · shot in the arm · revive · second wind · energize · turnaround · new beginning · breakthrough · push · roadside assistance · emergency services
- Fast Startshit the ground running, off to the races, quick off the mark, fast break
- Auto ClubsAAA, AA, roadside assistance, towing service, membership card
- auto servicesmechanic shop, auto shop, garage, service station, gas station
- car experiencesdriving, parking, commuting, car wash, road trip
- car skillsdriving, steering, braking, parking, parallel parking
- car talkpedal to the metal, hit the gas, step on it, floor it, burn rubber
jump startdead battery
Exhausted power source
stall · breakdown · engine failure · conk out · die
start, jump, started, starting, jumping, starter, restart, jumper, jumps