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to turbocharge

to turbocharge

1 6.2
To make something much faster or more effective
  • verb
  • /ˈtɜrboʊˌtʃɑrdʒ/
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  • This Budget fell far short of the transformative change we needed to turbocharge our recovery for the decades to come.
  • technology that can turbocharge

Like we really want these tools to turbocharge us, right?

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Examples

  • And I'm hoping that with some new introspection within the party, we'll be able to get even more support to turbocharge those efforts.

    Adam Conover

  • "Cutting capital gains taxes will not turbocharge the economy...

    Blog text (29)

  • Sun expects to essentially turbocharge a mechanical engineer's CAD system so bioengineers can call upon it to perform the incredibly complex reconstructions and analyses that tissue engineering demands.

    Academic text (2005)

  • You can turbocharge your fitness routine by adding high-intensity interval training to your workouts.

  • To turbocharge your productivity, try reducing distractions and focusing on one task at a time.

  • This new software will turbocharge the efficiency of our data processing, saving us valuable time.

Synonyms

to accelerate
vsto turbocharge
  • Specialized
331 3.7

To move faster or make something happen faster

implies a larger performance boost through added energy or efficiency
to boost
vsto turbocharge
265 2.5

To make something increase or work better

does the same but stresses added energy or efficiency
to fuel
vsto turbocharge
177 4.3

To make feelings, arguments or actions stronger

targets added energy or technical efficiency for measurable performance gains
to step up
vsto turbocharge
74 3.4

Make something greater in amount, speed or strength

focuses more on adding energy or technical efficiency to achieve change
to ramp
vsto turbocharge
57 4.5

To increase something gradually in stages

usually produces a quicker, energy-driven improvement rather than gradual growth
to ramp up
vsto turbocharge
47 4.1

To increase something, especially its amount or speed

adds actual energy or efficiency rather than only scaling amounts
to crank up
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
39 3.8

To increase the level or strength of something, for example volume, production

adds energy or efficiency to produce a significant improvement
to energize
vsto turbocharge
  • US
30 4.7

To give more energy to something, for example with electricity or light

focuses on adding energy specifically to improve performance
to catalyze
vsto turbocharge
  • US
12 7.5

To make a reaction or process happen faster

involves active energy or efficiency increases rather than indirect acceleration
to step on the gas
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
9 3.7

To press the pedal in a car to make it go faster or hurry to finish something

means boosting power or efficiency inside a system rather than a pedal action
to hit the gas
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
8 3.6

Press the car pedal to make it go faster

refers to strengthening or energizing systems rather than pushing speed control
to supercharge
vsto turbocharge
1 5.8

To make something much more powerful or effective

adds energy or efficiency to increase effect strongly
to hit the accelerator
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
1 4.4

To try harder or work faster to reach a goal

focuses on enhancing capacity or efficiency, not only immediate speed
to hop up
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
1 7.6

To make a car engine more powerful by changing parts

achieves stronger effect but not necessarily by changing parts
to rev up
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
1 4.6

To make something faster or more active

aims for a strong, lasting enhancement through added energy or efficiency
to hot up
vsto turbocharge
  • Jargon
8.3

To make an engine or machine more powerful for racing

covers boosting overall capacity whether or not parts are changed
to accel
vsto turbocharge
  • Informal
9.1

To make something happen faster

is similar but highlights significant energy or efficiency improvement

Antonyms

to diminish
201 3.7

To become less in size, importance, or value

to hinder
75 3.6

To make it difficult for people or things to do something

to impede
35 6.5

To slow the progress or movement of people and things

How Much

to turbocharge
1 6.2
to boost
265 2.5
to enhance
424 4.0
to increase
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

turbocharge infinitive
turbocharged past
turbocharged past participle
turbocharging present participle
turbocharges third person singular

Morphology

turbocharge = charge (transparent) = turbo + charge + turbo

The productive combining form 'turbo-' (meaning increased power/speed) plus 'charge' yields the clear sense 'to increase power or enhance; accelerate', which learners can derive from the parts.

Etymology

Turbocharge comes from turbo ('spin' or 'whirl') and charge ('to give energy'), like a spinning turbine that adds power. So to turbocharge something is to give it a big boost of speed or energy.