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    Ignition

    /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The act of starting a fire or the process of initiating combustion.
    The ignition of the fuel caused the engine to roar to life.
    The mechanism or system that initiates the combustion process in an internal combustion engine.
    She turned the key in the ignition to start the car.
    The stage of a fire or explosion when combustion begins.
    The ignition phase of the fireworks display was synchronized with the music.
    The means of starting a fire.
    Using kindling and matches, they achieved ignition for their campfire.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin 'ignitionem', from 'ignire' meaning 'to ignite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turn on the ignition:
    To start a vehicle's engine by activating the ignition system.
    ignition point:
    The temperature at which a substance will ignite.
    ignition switch:
    A switch that controls the ignition system of an engine.

    Related Words

    ignite
    To catch fire or cause to catch fire.
    burn
    To be on fire; to undergo combustion.
    combustion
    The process of burning something.

    Slang Meanings

    To get something started or increase excitement.
    Let's ignition this party!
    A moment or event that sparks interest or enthusiasm.
    Her announcement was the ignition everyone was waiting for.