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to jetpack

to jetpack

1 7.1
To move quickly using a small device worn on the back with rockets or to give a fast boost
  • verb
  • /ˈdʒɛtˌpæk/
: propulsar
  • In the futuristic movie, the hero jetpacked across the city skyline to escape danger.

Examples

  • Rescuers jetpacked supplies to the stranded hikers after the storm cleared.

  • The company hopes to jetpack its new product to market success with an aggressive campaign.

  • He decided to jetpack to the top of the hill.

  • The team jetpacked across the city in no time.

  • The scientists are developing a new way to jetpack the spacecraft, ensuring faster travel to distant planets.

  • The company plans to jetpack their delivery service, allowing packages to arrive in just minutes.

  • To improve performance, the athlete worked with a coach to jetpack his training routine, focusing on efficiency.

Synonyms

to rocket
vsto jetpack
  • Specialized
16 4.2

To send something quickly up using a powerful engine

is personal wearable thrust for short quick travel or a rapid progress boost

Antonyms

4 1.2

A slow movement made by moving on hands and knees or by dragging the body

How Quickly

to rocket
15 4.1
to jetpack
1 7.1
to rush
637 1.0
to hurry
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

jetpack infinitive
jetpacked past
jetpacked past participle
jetpacking present participle
jetpacks third person singular

Etymology

Jetpack as a verb comes from the same idea: from a 'pack' with jets, so to jetpack someone or something is to move them very quickly or give them a rapid 'boost', just like a real jetpack would do.