turbocharge

[ tur-boh-chahrj ]

verb (used with object)

, tur·bo·charged, tur·bo·charg·ing.

1. to equip (an internal-combustion engine) with a turbocharger.
2. Informal. to speed up; accelerate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turbocharge¹

First recorded in 1940–45; turbo- + (super)charge

Example Sentences

She said she was investing millions to "turbocharge" improvements to defences.

From BBC

"I guess what the show is saying, and we're never didactic about this stuff, is that Pierpoint and the wider capitalist enterprise turbocharge some of their worst instincts," says Kay.

From BBC

Sensing an opportunity to turbocharge the U.S. economy, the federal government began to fund roadway construction directly.

From Slate

But a Trump win—and the all-but-certain efforts to implement parts of Project 2025 by his appointees—would turbocharge them.

From Slate

Crowfoot described it as “a philanthropic effort to turbocharge the wildlife crossings movement.”

From Los Angeles Times