Definitions

1. noun

a device or system that uses a turbine to force air into an internal-combustion engine, used to increase its power or speed

“The car’s turbo kicked in, allowing it to accelerate quickly.”

2. adjective

relating to or characterized by the use of a turbo

“The new turbocharged engine in the sports car made it incredibly fast.”

3. verb

to increase the power or speed of an engine or other machine using a turbine

“The mechanic turboed the engine, making it run more efficiently.”

4. prefix

added to the beginning of a word to indicate an increase or acceleration

“The word turbocharge is a combination of turbo and charge.”