Synonyms of jump-start
7 similar words
Another word for jump-start is jumped-start. Other synonyms of jump-start are false start, flier, flyer, boost and reactivate.
Synonyms and similar words for jump-start
nounA false start.
- jumped-startSynonym of jump-start.
- false startThe act of an athlete starting a race before being signaled to do so.
- flier
- flyer
verbTo start a motor vehicle with a discharged ("dead") battery by connecting it with jumper cables to...
- boostTo jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that...
verbTo reactivate or rejuvenate.
- reactivateTo activate again.
- kick startTo make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).
Meaning of jump-start
- noun The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
- noun A false start.
- verb 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").
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Questions about synonyms of jump-start
- What is another word for jump-start?
- Jump-start has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jumped-start, false start, flier, flyer, boost, reactivate and kick start.
- What does jump-start mean?
- Jump-start means the process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
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