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turbo

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrboʊ]

Word

Learn how to use turbo in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) a device in an engine that makes it faster by forcing more air into it. It helps cars and other engines run stronger and quicker.

Example

The car has a turbo that makes it go very fast on the highway.

Example

This old car doesn’t have a turbo, so it takes longer to speed up.

Example

Does your car have a turbo to help it go faster?

Context: “speed/efficiency”

(adjective) used to describe something that is very fast or powerful. It means that something works really quickly or has lots of energy.

Example

She has a turbocharged computer that runs all her games smoothly.

Example

This not-so-turbo blender struggles to mix even soft vegetables.

Example

Is your new printer turbo enough to handle large print jobs quickly?

How to pronounce turbo

Pronunciation: [ˈtɜrboʊ]

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