won't start
Ignition refuses cooperation
Won't start describes a machine—almost always a vehicle—that fails to begin operating when you attempt to turn it on: The car won't start, My laptop won't start.
The phrase functions as a compound modifier or complaint, often the first words spoken to a mechanic or tech support.
It implies the problem lies with the machine, not the operator.
- dead batteryExhausted power source
- jumper cablesWires to restart vehicles
- engineMachine producing motion
- check engine lightDashboard diagnostic warning lamp
- ignitionStarting combustion process
no spark · cranking · grinding noise · stalled · click · turn over · cold · flooded · spark plugs · alternator · fuel pump · key · jumpstart · cables · mechanic · garage · morning · frozen
- car problemsflat tire, dead battery, engine light, check engine, brake failure
won't startfires up
Activates with energy
turns over · ignites · comes to life · cranks · powers on
won't startreliable
Consistently performing as expected
dependable · purrs · runs like a top · trouble-free · trustworthy
won't startrunning
Swift foot travel
in working order · operational · functioning · up and running · purring
won't, willingness, start, starts, started, starting, starter, restart, restarted