Propel: meaning, definitions and examples

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propel

[ prəˈpel ]

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in physics

To cause to move forward or onward by a force; push.

Synonyms

drive, move, push, thrust

Examples of usage

The jet engine propels the airplane forward.
The rocket is propelled into space by powerful engines.

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marketing

A device or system that provides thrust to push an object forward.

Synonyms

engine, motor, thrust device

Examples of usage

The new electric motor is an efficient propel for boats.
The water jet propulsion system is popular in marine applications.

Translations

Translations of the word "propel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impulsionar

🇮🇳 प्रेरित करना (prerit karna)

🇩🇪 antreiben

🇮🇩 mendorong

🇺🇦 штовхати

🇵🇱 napędzać

🇯🇵 推進する (suisin suru)

🇫🇷 propulser

🇪🇸 impulsar

🇹🇷 itmek

🇰🇷 추진하다 (chujin hada)

🇸🇦 يدفع (yadfa')

🇨🇿 pohánět

🇸🇰 poháňať

🇨🇳 推动 (tuīdòng)

🇸🇮 poganjati

🇮🇸 knýja áfram

🇰🇿 итермелеу

🇬🇪 წინ წაწევა (ts'in ts'ats'eva)

🇦🇿 irəlilətmək

🇲🇽 impulsar

Word origin

The word 'propel' originated from the Latin word 'propellere', which means 'to drive forward'. The term has been used since the 15th century and has evolved to signify the action of causing something to move forward by applying force. Over the years, 'propel' has become commonly associated with the concept of movement and driving force.