turbos

/ˈtɜrboʊz/
noun
  1. Short for turbocharger; a device that forces extra air into an engine to increase its power.
    • He saved up for months to buy a car with upgraded turbos.
    • Many modern diesel trucks come with twin turbos for better performance.
    • The mechanic installed new turbos in the race car to boost its speed.
  2. Informal term for something that provides a sudden boost or increase in speed or efficiency.
    • Her morning coffee gives her turbos to get through the first few hours of work.
    • The new software update acted as turbos for the old system, making it run much faster.
    • Adding more memory to your computer is like putting turbos on your workflow.
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