supercharge

[soo-per-chahrj]

verb (used with object)

supercharged, supercharging 

1. to charge with an abundant or excessive amount, as of energy, emotion, or tension.

2. to supply air to (an internal-combustion engine) at greater than atmospheric pressure.

3. pressurize.

supercharge

/ ˈsuːpəˌtʃɑːdʒ /

verb

1. to increase the air intake pressure of (an internal-combustion engine) with a supercharger; boost

2. to charge (the atmosphere, a remark, etc) with an excess amount of (tension, emotion, etc)

3. to apply pressure to (a fluid); pressurize

Word History and Origins

Origin of supercharge¹

First recorded in 1760–70; super- + charge

Example Sentences

Funds that use derivatives, either to supercharge daily swings or offer dividend income or downside protection, have proven particularly popular.

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"Expect more rapid development cycles like this...we're on a trajectory to supercharge the scale and impact of innovation with our operations."

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The tumultuous state of affairs is supercharging a provocative, highly anticipated new exhibition titled “Monuments,” featuring nearly a dozen removed statues, some towering up to 15 feet.

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In some cases, the mere presence of the draft’s most prized quarterback supercharges expectations for a rapid turnaround.

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In the markets divisions, trading revenues have continued to hit new records in the postpandemic period, and banks are profiting from lending to supercharge clients’ trading even more.

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