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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

switch on the afterburners en · VERB

Meanings

  1. To increase one's level of effort to the maximum.
    • There was the sight of numerous Arsenal players ­whipping up the crowd, including after the breakthrough goal, which had been advertised. From a Raya throw, ­Martinelli switched on the afterburners to glide away from Konaté before crossing for Bukayo Saka, who had timed his run. Saka’s headed connection was not true. 2024 February 4, David Hytner, “Arsenal ignite title hopes as Gabriel Martinelli punishes Liverpool error”, in The Guardian:

Forms

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switches on the afterburners Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
switched on the afterburners Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
switched on the afterburners Tense=Past lexicographic
switching on the afterburners Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic