Pronunciation: ' j ə mp- ' stärt
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1973
1 : to start (an engine or vehicle) by temporary connection to an external power source (as another vehicle's battery)
2 a : to start or restart rapidly or forcefully <advertising can jump-start a political campaign> b : to impart fresh or renewed energy to : ENERGIZE <a plan to jump-start the stagnant economy>
– jump start noun