CEFR C1

propulsion

noun

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing an object forward, typically through the use of mechanical force.

Examples

Modern submarines rely on nuclear propulsion for long-range underwater travel.
Engineers are researching new methods of ion propulsion to make space exploration more efficient.

Synonyms: push, drive, thrust, impulsion

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propulsion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈpʌlʃən/

Definition

The action of driving or pushing an object forward, typically through the use of mechanical force.

Examples

Modern submarines rely on nuclear propulsion for long-range underwater travel.
Engineers are researching new methods of ion propulsion to make space exploration more efficient.

Synonyms of propulsion

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