jump starter

A "jump starter" is a crucial tool for reviving dead or weak vehicle batteries and can also describe someone who initiates activities.

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Definition

B2Automotive

(technical)A portable device that provides a temporary power boost to a vehicle's battery to start the engine.

Example

  • I always keep a jump starter in my trunk for emergencies.
  • The jump starter quickly revived my car's dead battery.

B2General

(informal)A person or thing that initiates or accelerates a process or activity.

Example

  • She's the jump starter of our team, always motivating us to begin new projects.
  • The new policy acted as a jump starter for economic growth.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "jump starter":

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