jump-start

• Ação de dar partida no motor de um carro com bateria descarregada conectando-a à bateria de outro carro com cabos de ligação (cabos de chupeta); também usado figurativamente para dar um impulso inicial a algo.

A noun referring to the act of starting an automobile engine that has a weak battery by connecting it to another car's battery using jumper cables.

1. Starting a car with a dead batteryB1informal

   The act of starting an automobile engine that has a weak or dead battery by connecting it to another car's battery using jumper cables.

   Chupeta

   • My car wouldn't start, so I needed a jump-start from a neighbor.
   • He gave me a jump-start after I left my lights on.
   • Always follow safety instructions when performing a jump-start.

   Sinônimosboostjump

2. Sudden boost or revivalB2informal

   An action or event that gives a sudden boost of energy, progress, or success to something.

   Impulso

   • The new investment gave the company a jump-start.
   • A good night's sleep can be a jump-start for your productivity.
   • The campaign provided a jump-start to the local economy.

   Sinônimosboostfillipimpetuskick-startstimulusuplift

• Verbo que significa dar partida no motor de um carro usando cabos conectados à bateria de outro carro, ou dar um impulso repentino a algo.

A verb meaning to start a vehicle's engine using jumper cables connected to another vehicle's battery, or to give a sudden boost or impetus to something.

1. Start a car with a dead batteryB1informal

   To start a car engine that has a dead battery by connecting it to another car's battery using cables.

   Dar partida em carro com bateria descarregada

   • He used his friend's car to jump-start his own.
   • The mechanic showed me how to jump-start a vehicle safely.
   • I had to jump-start my car this morning because the battery was dead.

   Sinônimosboostjump

2. Revitalize or energizeB2informal

   To give new energy or momentum to something that is stalled or inactive.

   Dar um impulso

   • The new manager's ideas helped jump-start the company's growth.
   • A small grant can jump-start a community project.
   • They organized a workshop to jump-start the creative process.

   Sinônimosactivateboostenergizegalvanizekick-startreinvigoraterejuvenateresuscitaterevitalizerevivestimulate

   Antônimosquashstiflesuppress