Jumpstart
/ˈdʒʌmpstɑrt/verb
To start a vehicle, especially one with a dead battery, by using another vehicle's battery.
She had to jumpstart her car when the battery died.
Often appears as...
- jumpstart the engine
- jumpstart a car
Usage tips
Neutral
automotive, emergency, restart
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