ignition
/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/
noun
- The system in a vehicle that starts the engine by causing the fuel to burn.
- He turned the key in the ignition, but the car wouldn't start.
- The mechanic checked the ignition to find out why the engine was misfiring.
- Modern cars have an electronic ignition that is more reliable than older systems.
- The act or process of setting something on fire or starting to burn.
- The ignition of the rocket engines was delayed due to a technical problem.
- The spark caused the ignition of the gas in the laboratory experiment.
- Firefighters worked to prevent the ignition of nearby buildings during the wildfire.
- The place in a vehicle where the key is inserted to start the engine.
- She left her keys in the ignition and the car was stolen.
- The ignition is located on the right side of the steering column.
- He fumbled for the ignition in the dark and finally found the slot.