Ignition Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/

ig-NI-shuhn

UK

/ɪɡnˈɪʃən/

ig-NI-shuhn

Definition

The act of starting something burning, especially starting the engine of a car. It can also refer to the device or process that causes a fuel to begin to burn.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly technical or automotive; 'turn the ignition' is common when starting cars. 'Ignition' can refer to both the act (starting fire/engine) and the part (ignition switch, ignition system). Rarely used outside mechanics or fire context.

• Spanish: encendido - ignición
• Portuguese (BR): ignição
• Portuguese (PT): ignição
• Chinese (Simplified): 点火 - 点火装置
• Chinese (Traditional): 點火 - 點火裝置
• Hindi: इग्निशन (इंजन स्टार्ट करने का उपकरण)
• Arabic: إشعال - مفتاح التشغيل
• Bengali: ইগনিশন - প্রজ্বালন
• Russian: зажигание
• Japanese: イグニッション - 点火
• Vietnamese: khởi động - đánh lửa
• Korean: 점화 - 시동
• Turkish: kontak - ateşleme
• Urdu: اگنیشن - اشتعال
• Indonesian: pengapian - kunci kontak

Example Sentences

Turn the key in the ignition to start the car.

basic

Smoke near the gas pump could cause ignition.

basic

The ignition system needs to be repaired.

basic

My car won’t start—I think the ignition is broken.

natural

After several tries, the engine finally caught ignition.

natural

Don’t leave the car with the ignition on—it could drain the battery.

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