crank (up)

verb

Definition of crank (up)next
as in to trigger
to cause to function crank up the CD player so we can dance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank (up)
  1. trigger
  2. activate
  3. spark
  4. drive
  5. power
Verb
  • CFOs should calculate costs associated with remediating an environmental or human rights liability—costs that can arise once the company discloses the issue, even when that disclosure does not trigger a regulatory penalty.
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The trial triggered protests across France and beyond.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of trigger
Verb
  • Baltimore County’s freezing weather shelters — the Eastern Family Resource Center at 9150 Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale and the Community Health Center at 1811 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn — are also activated for the season.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
  • He had just been activated to play after nursing a hamstring injury and missing Week 15.
    Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of activate
Verb
  • Many in Mexico are weary of U.S. intervention in security matters and blame the U.S. in part for backing former President Felipe Calderon’s military assault on drug cartels beginning in 2006, which sparked devastating levels of violence that persist to this day.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence. Enable diverse thinking Finally, making use of diverse perspectives is essential for sparking fresh ideas.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of spark
Verb
  • The offensive has caused widespread destruction and hunger and driven around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Visitors can camp, hike, look for birds (including Montezuma quail) from one of the best bird blinds in the state, or drive up the 5-mile scenic Skyline Drive to a rock overlook at the top.
    Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of drive
Verb
  • The company’s products use the same silicon technology found in miniature devices using the same reliable silicon technology powering billions of smart devices worldwide.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • One key aspect of the technology powering the A68 is the groundbreaking 2-second start.
    Kyle J. Russell, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of power
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“Crank (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crank%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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