start the ignition

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Used to describe the action of initiating the engine.

ignitionVERB + IGNITION

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start

Examples (10)

  • The driver tried to start the ignition, but the engine wouldn't catch.
  • After fumbling with the keys, he finally managed to start the ignition.
  • To begin the race, contestants must first start the ignition of their vehicles.
  • She taught her son how to start the ignition and check the dashboard lights.
  • Make sure to start the ignition slowly to avoid damaging the car.
  • The old car took several attempts to start the ignition in the cold weather.
  • Before moving, the instructor told him to start the ignition.
  • He quickly jumped into the truck and tried to start the ignition.
  • I couldn't start the ignition because the battery was dead.
  • The mechanic showed her the correct way to start the ignition on the classic car.