0 present participle of jump-start
1 to start a car engine by pushing the car or by using jump leads
2 to improve a situation by taking a particular action:
Financial restraint therefore creates a vicious circle that will be very difficult to break without the support of public credit - at least, for jump-starting the process of economic growth.
Throughout the series, the ladies tackle financial setbacks, family issues, and the pressures of jump-starting their lives.
Fans of music have the option to donate and collectively raise money with the goal of jump-starting the career of a given musical artist.
This move was credited with jump-starting the team and enabling them to repeat as division champions.
