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Definition of turbocharge

turbocharge

/ˈtɝː.boʊˌtʃɑːrdʒ/
tur · bo · charge
Adjective:turbocharged
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Past Simple:turbocharged
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Past Participle:turbocharged
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Present Participle:turbocharging
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turbocharge Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make something significantly more powerful, fast, or productive.

Example

"The new software update is designed to turbocharge the team's daily workflow and reduce data processing times."

2

To equip an internal combustion engine with a turbine-driven compressor that forces extra air into the cylinders to increase power.

Example

"The automotive engineers decided to turbocharge the four-cylinder engine to improve its highway performance without increasing its size."

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• Nearby Words

turbaned
turbine
turbo
turbocharge
turbocharged
turbocharger
turbodiesel

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a back-formation from "turbocharger," combining the prefix "turbo-" (from Latin turbo, meaning "whirl" or "spinning top") with "charge."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turbocharge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turbocharge
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