ignition

CEFRC1

/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process or device that starts an engine or fire.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.

Examples

  • Tom tried to put the key in the ignition.

  • Put the key in the ignition and turn in right.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The initiation of combustion.

  2. The act of igniting.

  3. Receptacle for a key used to start the engine in a vehicle.

More examples

In context

  • Turn on the ignition.

Synonyms

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

To start the car engine, you must turn the key in the blank and wait for the engine to run.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From French ignition.