Turbo: meaning, definitions and examples
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turbo
[ หtษr.boส ]
car racing
A device, especially a fan or compressor, for increasing the volume of air or gas fed into an internal combustion engine.
Examples of usage
- The race car was equipped with a turbo for extra power.
- The turbo kicked in and the car surged forward.
computing
A feature in some computer systems that allows the processor to run at a higher clock speed than normal.
Examples of usage
- The computer's turbo function enabled faster processing speeds.
- By activating the turbo, the user could enhance the performance of the system.
slang
A person who is highly energetic or enthusiastic.
Examples of usage
- She's a real turbo when it comes to organizing events.
- His turbo personality always brings positive energy to the team.
informal
To increase the speed or power of something.
Examples of usage
- They decided to turbo their marketing efforts to reach a larger audience.
- The team turbocharged their productivity by implementing new strategies.
Translations
Translations of the word "turbo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น turbo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Turbo
๐ฎ๐ฉ turbo
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑะพ
๐ต๐ฑ turbo
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใผใ
๐ซ๐ท turbo
๐ช๐ธ turbo
๐น๐ท turbo
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฑุจู
๐จ๐ฟ turbo
๐ธ๐ฐ turbo
๐จ๐ณ ๆถก่ฝฎๅขๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ turbo
๐ฎ๐ธ tรบrbรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฑะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ turbo
๐ฒ๐ฝ turbo
Etymology
The word 'turbo' originated in the early 20th century as a shortened form of the word 'turbosupercharger', which was a device used in aircraft engines to increase power. Over time, the term 'turbo' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from car racing to computing to slang expressions. Today, 'turbo' is commonly used to denote something that enhances speed, power, or energy in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,437, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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