supercharge
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /sˈuːpətʃˌɑːdʒ/
US
- /ˌsupərˈtʃɑrdʒ/
Description
- greatly boost
- make much stronger
- speed up sharply
- add much more power
- give extra force
Imagine something is working well, but you want it to work much better. That is the basic idea behind "supercharge." It means to give something a big extra boost so it becomes stronger, faster, or more effective than before.
You might supercharge your workout by adding a better plan, or supercharge a business by using a smart new idea. The word first came from engines, where it meant forcing in more air to increase power. Now people use it in many everyday situations, including work, health, learning, and technology. "She supercharged her presentation with clear, vivid visuals."
To supercharge something means to increase its power, effect, speed, or energy in a very noticeable way. It suggests more than a small improvement. When someone uses this word, they usually mean that something has been given a strong push and now performs much better than before. The word began as an engineering term for increasing an engine's power by forcing in extra air.
Today, "supercharge" is also common in general English. People use it for physical things, such as engines, batteries, and devices, but also for abstract things like progress, confidence, growth, learning, or results. You might supercharge your career by learning a new skill, supercharge a campaign with a strong message, or supercharge a team's effort with better tools and clear goals. In business and marketing, it often means creating faster growth or stronger performance. In everyday speech, it can simply mean giving something a major lift.
The tone of the word is usually positive and energetic. It often appears in advice, advertising, and motivational language because it sounds active and powerful. Still, the exact meaning depends on context. Sometimes it points to real technical power, and sometimes it is just a vivid way to say that something was made much stronger or more effective. Whether the topic is an engine, a plan, a presentation, or a person's motivation, "supercharge" describes a strong boost that changes the level of performance in a clear way.
Examples
- 1
Technology
The new processor helps supercharge the laptop's speed.
- 2
Focus
A quick walk outside can supercharge your concentration.
- 3
Sports motivation
The coach used a short speech to supercharge the team before the final.
- 4
Website improvement
We supercharged the website with clearer photos and a simpler checkout process.
Pattern
supercharge X with Y
improve X a lot by adding Y
- 5
Online sales
Lower delivery fees could supercharge online sales this summer.
- 6
Business growth
The company is betting that the partnership will supercharge growth in Asia.
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- superchargeverb
Forms
- superchargedpast tenseverb
- supercharging-ing formverb
- superchargesverb