turbocharge

Greatly increase power

To turbocharge is to boost power or performance dramatically.

The literal meaning involves fitting an engine with a turbine-driven compressor that forces more air into combustion, increasing output.

Figuratively, turbocharge means to intensify or accelerate anything: The tax cut turbocharged the economy, Coffee turbocharged my morning.

The adjective turbocharged works similarly: a turbocharged campaign.

enhancement

accelerate

Increase in velocity

intensify · energize · maximize · optimize · rev up · power up · kickstart · catalyze · fast-track · ramp up

automotive

supercharger

Engine air compressor

forced induction · intercooler · compressor · wastegate · manifold · PSI · spool · exhaust · performance · aftermarket

technology

processing

Systematic operation on data

optimization · GPU · overclocking · speed · throughput · latency · performance · upgrade · software · hardware

business

growth

Increase in size

strategy · scaling · innovation · efficiency · ROI · startup · agile · disruption · momentum · expansion

Categories
Opposites
power enhancement

turbochargenaturally aspirated

Relies on atmospheric pressure

detune · derate · depower · restrict · neuter

acceleration/intensification (figurative)

turbochargeslow down

Reduce pace or speed

impede · hinder · stall · retard · hamper

Phrases
Family

turbocharger, turbocharged, turbochargers, turbocharging, turbocharges

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G