Turbocharge: meaning, definitions and examples
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turbocharge
[ ˈtɜːrboʊˌtʃɑːrdʒ ]
enhancing performance
To turbocharge means to enhance or increase the performance, efficiency, or speed of something, particularly in reference to engines or systems. It can also refer to significantly improving an idea, process, or project, allowing it to achieve greater effectiveness.
Synonyms
accelerate, amplify, boost, enhance, supercharge.
Examples of usage
- The engineers built a new system to turbocharge the vehicle's performance.
- Companies often look for ways to turbocharge their marketing strategies.
- His innovative ideas helped turbocharge the team's productivity.
engine modification
The term turbocharge can also refer to the installation of a turbocharger on an engine. A turbocharger is a device that forces more air into the combustion chamber, thereby increasing the engine's power output and efficiency.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car came with a factory-installed turbocharge for better power delivery.
- He decided to upgrade his engine with an aftermarket turbocharge.
- The performance car featured advanced turbocharge technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "turbocharge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 turbinar
🇮🇳 टर्बोचार्ज करना
🇩🇪 turboladen
🇮🇩 turbocharge
🇺🇦 турбонаддув
🇵🇱 turbodoładować
🇯🇵 ターボチャージする
🇫🇷 turbocharger
🇪🇸 turboalimentar
🇹🇷 turboşarj etmek
🇰🇷 터보차지하다
🇸🇦 تيربوcharge
🇨🇿 turbocharge
🇸🇰 turbocharge
🇨🇳 涡轮增压
🇸🇮 turbocharger
🇮🇸 turbohlaða
🇰🇿 турбонаддув
🇬🇪 ტურბო-ჩალევა
🇦🇿 turboşarj etmək
🇲🇽 turboalimentar
Etymology
The word 'turbocharge' is formed from the prefix 'turbo-', derived from the Latin 'turbo' meaning 'whirl' or 'vortex', and the verb 'charge'. The concept originated in the early 20th century, particularly with the development of automotive technology. Turbocharging was initially used in aircraft engines during World War I to improve altitude performance. The application spread to automotive engines in the 1960s, and it became popular in the following decades as manufacturers sought to enhance engine performance while maintaining fuel efficiency. The contemporary usage of 'turbocharge' has broadened beyond mechanical systems to encompass any scenario where enhancement or acceleration is sought, reflecting the word's versatility in modern language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,799, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.