get one going

VERB

stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse encourage inspire prompt quicken spark spur trigger vitalize

STRONG

activate animate commove dynamize elate energize enliven exhilarate fan fire foment foster galvanize goad grab hook impel incite inflame innervate instigate jazz motivate move perk pique prod rouse send spirit support urge vivify whet

WEAK

build a fire under fire up get one started innerve juice key up set up steam up stir up turn on wake up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block discourage dissuade halt stop

STRONG

bore dampen delay depress deter dishearten dull let go neglect release tire

WEAK

calm

Example Sentences

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This week’s episode featured a sandstorm, even though the amount of wind it would take to get one going while under a dome seems impossible.

From The Guardian • Aug. 6, 2014

UW coaches have lamented the lack of a pass rush and said they would explore all options to get one going.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2012

get one going

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