Ignition

Pronunciation: /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/

Ignition (noun)

  1. The process of starting a fire or causing something to burn.
  2. The system in a car that starts the engine when you turn a key or press a button.
  3. The act of starting a process or activity.

Examples

  • The ignition of the campfire took longer than expected.
  • Ignition of the wood was achieved with a single match.

Common collocations: ignite a flame, fire ignition, turn the ignition, ignition key, ignition system

Synonyms of Ignition

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ignition

  • referring to the act of putting out a fire