Meaning of jump-start in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒəmpˌstɑrt/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Verb

    jump-start

    Definitions

    1. start a car engine whose battery by connecting it to another car's battery
  2. 2. start or re-start vigorously

    Examples

    • « The Secretary of State intends to jumpstart the Middle East Peace Process »

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