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Jump-start (Verb)

Start or re-start vigorously; "The Secretary of State intends to jumpstart the Middle East Peace Process".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The billionaire philanthropist decided to jump-start the struggling tech company with a significant investment.
The government's tax incentives are designed to jump-start economic growth and create more jobs.
Her best friend's encouragement helped jump-start her career as a singer.
The coach used an inspiring speech to jump-start the team's morale before the big game.
The city plans to jump-start urban renewal by transforming the waterfront area.

Start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The mechanic used cables to jump-start the stalled car on the side of the road.
She was able to jump-start her dead battery by using a friendly stranger's vehicle nearby.
My neighbor kindly offered to jump-start my car when I left the headlights on all night.
After a few tries, the tow truck driver managed to jump-start the stranded motorist's vehicle.
The instructor taught the class how to properly jump-start a car with a dead battery safely.