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supercharge

 

[ ˈsuːpərˌtʃɑːrdʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

enhance performance

To supercharge something means to make it more powerful or effective than usual. This term is often used in contexts such as technology, business, or personal performance improvement.

Synonyms

accelerate, amplify, boost, enhance

Examples of usage

  • We need to supercharge our marketing strategy to reach more customers.
  • The latest software update is designed to supercharge your device's performance.
  • He took several courses to supercharge his skills in programming.
  • The new engine design will supercharge the car's speed and efficiency.

Translations

Translations of the word "supercharge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supercarregar

🇮🇳 सुपरचार्ज करना

🇩🇪 superladen

🇮🇩 supercharge

🇺🇦 суперзаряджати

🇵🇱 superładować

🇯🇵 スーパーチャージする

🇫🇷 supercharger

🇪🇸 súper cargar

🇹🇷 süper şarj etmek

🇰🇷 슈퍼차지하다

🇸🇦 تشغيل فائق

🇨🇿 supercharged

🇸🇰 supercharged

🇨🇳 超级充电

🇸🇮 superpolniti

🇮🇸 ofurla

🇰🇿 суперзарядтау

🇬🇪 სუპერჩარი

🇦🇿 supercharger

🇲🇽 súper cargar

Etymology

The term 'supercharge' originated in the early 20th century, specifically in the context of engineering and automotive performance. It combines the prefix 'super-' meaning 'above, beyond' with 'charge,' which often relates to energy input. Initially, it referred to the use of superchargers in internal combustion engines, devices that increase the engine's efficiency and power output by forcing more air into the combustion chamber. Over time, its usage expanded beyond mechanical applications to include various contexts such as marketing, personal development, and technology, always implying an enhancement or significant improvement over the standard function or performance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,670, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.