Ignition Meaning in English
word
/ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
ig-NI-shuhn
/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 - igniciónPortuguese (BR): igniçãoPortuguese (PT): igniçãoChinese (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 التشغيلBengali: ইগনিশন - প্রজ্বালনRussian: зажиганиеJapanese: イグニッション - 点火Vietnamese: khởi động - đánh lửaKorean: 점화 - 시동Turkish: kontak - ateşlemeUrdu: اگنیشن - اشتعالIndonesian: 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.
natural